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Latest news and updates on seasonal influenza outbreaks in Hong Kong, including what is being done to combat the virus.
- HKU’s Yuen Kwok-yung discovered during research hamsters infected with both H1N1 and Covid-19 experienced markedly worse lung damage
- Antibody response against coronavirus is impaired by a co-infection, he says, urging all with respiratory illnesses to get tested for influenza and Covid-19
Educators point to the lack of communication between the Centre for Health Protection and the Education Bureau.
Educators point to the lack of communication between the Centre for Health Protection and the Education Bureau.
Chinese University expert David Hui says schools should make sure pupils follow hygiene rules and parents should ensure their children get flu jabs soon.
Chinese University expert David Hui says schools should make sure pupils follow hygiene rules and parents should ensure their children get flu jabs soon.
South Korea will continue vaccination programme after finding no direct link to casualties, warning that coronavirus outbreak heightens risk of ‘twindemic’.
South Korea will continue vaccination programme after finding no direct link to casualties, warning that coronavirus outbreak heightens risk of ‘twindemic’.
Clinics will not have enough shots to meet demand, which has tripled this year, according to industry group.
Clinics will not have enough shots to meet demand, which has tripled this year, according to industry group.
Decline of new cases after first wave was caused by lockdown and social distancing but also the end of flu season, find European researchers.
Decline of new cases after first wave was caused by lockdown and social distancing but also the end of flu season, find European researchers.
‘Non-urgent’ cases postponed as overburdened public hospitals focus on Covid-19 patients.
‘Non-urgent’ cases postponed as overburdened public hospitals focus on Covid-19 patients.
But University of Hong Kong researchers say coronavirus epidemic is ‘much more severe and deadlier’ than the 2009 swine flu pandemic.
But University of Hong Kong researchers say coronavirus epidemic is ‘much more severe and deadlier’ than the 2009 swine flu pandemic.
Health experts warned of a future epidemic that would be ‘threatening to the world and socially disrupting’. The new coronavirus may fit the description.
Health experts warned of a future epidemic that would be ‘threatening to the world and socially disrupting’. The new coronavirus may fit the description.
Visitation ban and lack of manpower are spillover effects of outbreak, as pregnant women are unable to see their partners, while family members can only talk to loved ones on video call.
Visitation ban and lack of manpower are spillover effects of outbreak, as pregnant women are unable to see their partners, while family members can only talk to loved ones on video call.
On Monday and Tuesday, the lowest temperature will be around 10 degrees Celsius in urban areas, and a few degrees lower in the New Territories.
On Monday and Tuesday, the lowest temperature will be around 10 degrees Celsius in urban areas, and a few degrees lower in the New Territories.
Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre says it will offer heart operations starting from US$8,630 to make emergency services affordable to patients.
Hong Kong Asia Heart Centre says it will offer heart operations starting from US$8,630 to make emergency services affordable to patients.
Professor Terence Lau, director of innovation and technology development at PolyU, says the invention can speed up diagnosis.
Professor Terence Lau, director of innovation and technology development at PolyU, says the invention can speed up diagnosis.
Industry lawmaker Felix Chung hopes to provide alternatives as soon as possible to relieve people’s panic amid short supply of protective gear.
Industry lawmaker Felix Chung hopes to provide alternatives as soon as possible to relieve people’s panic amid short supply of protective gear.
We have plenty fresh seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables in the markets and shops to choose from, so where do we start?
We have plenty fresh seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables in the markets and shops to choose from, so where do we start?
Researchers also say early diagnosis is important, as illness can lead to complications and organ failure.
Researchers also say early diagnosis is important, as illness can lead to complications and organ failure.
Researchers call for preparedness against airborne transmission, including fitted respirators and other personal protective equipment.
Researchers call for preparedness against airborne transmission, including fitted respirators and other personal protective equipment.
CAT scan revealed signs of pneumonia on 10-year-old Shenzhen boy’s lungs even though he had no outward signs of infection.
CAT scan revealed signs of pneumonia on 10-year-old Shenzhen boy’s lungs even though he had no outward signs of infection.
Hospital Authority confirms the bungle at Tuen Mun Hospital was a potential threat to other patients and medical staff.
Hospital Authority confirms the bungle at Tuen Mun Hospital was a potential threat to other patients and medical staff.
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.
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.