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- The Lunar New Year is drawing near, and tens of millions of people will be travelling to all parts of mainland China and beyond. As Wuhan is a travel hub for central China, it raises the spectre of the virus rapidly spreading further afield
Man in Wuhan, 69, dies two weeks after being admitted to hospital, while Thai authorities report their second infected patient.
Man in Wuhan, 69, dies two weeks after being admitted to hospital, while Thai authorities report their second infected patient.
Father, son and cousin who lived in the same house and ran a stall at the seafood market at the centre of outbreak among those hit, authorities say.
Father, son and cousin who lived in the same house and ran a stall at the seafood market at the centre of outbreak among those hit, authorities say.
WHO said preliminary epidemiological investigations had found most cases were in people who either worked at or were frequent visitors to the market, which closed on January 1.
WHO said preliminary epidemiological investigations had found most cases were in people who either worked at or were frequent visitors to the market, which closed on January 1.
A team of experts will also fly over to the mainland city to be briefed on the situation and learn about control measures.
A team of experts will also fly over to the mainland city to be briefed on the situation and learn about control measures.
Experts say this would allow for more targeted tests and shorten time for diagnosis by more than half. They also call for calm, reminding the public that strain seems to be less lethal than Sars.
Experts say this would allow for more targeted tests and shorten time for diagnosis by more than half. They also call for calm, reminding the public that strain seems to be less lethal than Sars.
Authorities expect number of cases to continue to rise and urge public to get vaccinated as early as possible, and observe strict hygiene.
Authorities expect number of cases to continue to rise and urge public to get vaccinated as early as possible, and observe strict hygiene.
The Hong Kong and mainland China markets are – once again – expected to see-saw between optimism over a trade deal between Beijing and Washington and caution about what looks like Iran and the US walking back from an all-out armed conflict.
The Hong Kong and mainland China markets are – once again – expected to see-saw between optimism over a trade deal between Beijing and Washington and caution about what looks like Iran and the US walking back from an all-out armed conflict.
Lawmakers grill Hong Kong health secretary Sophia Chan for 2½ hours on the government’s response to the pneumonia situation in Wuhan.
Lawmakers grill Hong Kong health secretary Sophia Chan for 2½ hours on the government’s response to the pneumonia situation in Wuhan.
Passengers arriving from Wuhan on high-speed rail will be screened before getting off the train as new rules make it compulsory for city’s doctors to tell authorities about any suspected cases.
Passengers arriving from Wuhan on high-speed rail will be screened before getting off the train as new rules make it compulsory for city’s doctors to tell authorities about any suspected cases.
Patient admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital displaying symptoms of upper respiratory infection.
Patient admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital displaying symptoms of upper respiratory infection.
An average of 5,964 people visited the city’s public emergency departments daily between December 10 and 16.
An average of 5,964 people visited the city’s public emergency departments daily between December 10 and 16.
The Hospital Authority has introduced new measures to deal with the rising flu surge, including providing patients with higher subsidies to visit private clinics.
The Hospital Authority has introduced new measures to deal with the rising flu surge, including providing patients with higher subsidies to visit private clinics.
Study aims to estimate speed of influenza spread and to predict epidemic’s size both before and during the outbreak after classes for young children have been abruptly cancelled for two consecutive years following winter flu surge.
Study aims to estimate speed of influenza spread and to predict epidemic’s size both before and during the outbreak after classes for young children have been abruptly cancelled for two consecutive years following winter flu surge.
It is believed the use of a nasal spray will help push up the vaccination rate among children as it is easier to administer than conventional flu jabs.
It is believed the use of a nasal spray will help push up the vaccination rate among children as it is easier to administer than conventional flu jabs.
With a population that is growing ever-older, the current overuse of public health services is unsustainable. Private health care should be expanded and encouraged, and public health services should charge more.
With a population that is growing ever-older, the current overuse of public health services is unsustainable. Private health care should be expanded and encouraged, and public health services should charge more.
Overseas doctors can be exempted from internship requirements if they have worked in public hospitals or medical schools in Hong Kong for three years and pass the licensing examination in that time.
Overseas doctors can be exempted from internship requirements if they have worked in public hospitals or medical schools in Hong Kong for three years and pass the licensing examination in that time.
The definition of clinical experience in lieu of internship is unclear and unfair. Time spent in public health care institutes should enable them to attain the required objectives of an internship.
The definition of clinical experience in lieu of internship is unclear and unfair. Time spent in public health care institutes should enable them to attain the required objectives of an internship.
Restrictions on overseas doctors may help domestic job seekers but the number of physicians clearly needs to go up.
Restrictions on overseas doctors may help domestic job seekers but the number of physicians clearly needs to go up.
Former health secretary’s criticisms of the government voucher system don’t reflect the realities of elderly care.
Former health secretary’s criticisms of the government voucher system don’t reflect the realities of elderly care.
This year’s budget allocates more funds to health care but doesn’t get at the roots of the problem — air pollution, stressful working conditions and high rents.
This year’s budget allocates more funds to health care but doesn’t get at the roots of the problem — air pollution, stressful working conditions and high rents.
A proposal to shorten internships for doctors already practising in the city on the limited registration scheme has potential to ease staffing crisis.
A proposal to shorten internships for doctors already practising in the city on the limited registration scheme has potential to ease staffing crisis.
Other cities around the world employ medical staff from abroad. Flu season crunches make it obvious that Hong Kong should do the same, rather than approve ineffective handouts.
Other cities around the world employ medical staff from abroad. Flu season crunches make it obvious that Hong Kong should do the same, rather than approve ineffective handouts.
The plan is part of a basket of morale-boosting budget measures for public health care as overburdened frontline medical staff have reached breaking point.
The plan is part of a basket of morale-boosting budget measures for public health care as overburdened frontline medical staff have reached breaking point.
More than 16,000 support staff will receive salary boosts as frustration intensifies over staff shortages, overcrowding and extreme work hours.
More than 16,000 support staff will receive salary boosts as frustration intensifies over staff shortages, overcrowding and extreme work hours.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his third budget for Hong Kong on Wednesday. In the second part of a series on the spending plan, we look at the issues surrounding the city’s public health care system.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his third budget for Hong Kong on Wednesday. In the second part of a series on the spending plan, we look at the issues surrounding the city’s public health care system.
Patient welfare should rank higher in doctors’ priorities than their own status. Their years of opposition to sensible changes to the entry requirements for foreign-trained doctors, so as to ease a manpower shortage, must end.
Patient welfare should rank higher in doctors’ priorities than their own status. Their years of opposition to sensible changes to the entry requirements for foreign-trained doctors, so as to ease a manpower shortage, must end.
Pharmacists can help shoulder the burden of care by administering flu jabs and providing advice and care to patients in need of medication. It’s waste that the current system does not recognise, utilise, or incentivise the knowledge and expertise of pharmacists.
Pharmacists can help shoulder the burden of care by administering flu jabs and providing advice and care to patients in need of medication. It’s waste that the current system does not recognise, utilise, or incentivise the knowledge and expertise of pharmacists.
Hong Kong is on the alert as a mysterious virus spreads in the mainland city of Wuhan, and health authorities on both sides should strengthen liaison and preventive measures
It all comes down to trust, says departing health official who took top job after battling epidemic, heading new disease prevention agency and tackling medical blunders