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- Public health experts warn the outbreak is a cautionary tale for any nation where vaccination rates drop below 90 per cent
- The Philippines, which has coverage of just 67 per cent, has the largest outbreak in Southeast Asia with more than 42,000 cases this year
In the 73 cases recorded in the city so far this year, 29 were related to the airport outbreak.
In the 73 cases recorded in the city so far this year, 29 were related to the airport outbreak.
Two saleswoman, both 25, and one salesman, 30, admitted to hospital after catching the highly infectious disease, bring the number of cases in Hong Kong this year to 73.
Two saleswoman, both 25, and one salesman, 30, admitted to hospital after catching the highly infectious disease, bring the number of cases in Hong Kong this year to 73.
134-metre Freewinds is normally based in Curacao and is used for religious retreats.
134-metre Freewinds is normally based in Curacao and is used for religious retreats.
Measles tests are necessary to protect both the domestic helpers and those in their care.
Measles tests are necessary to protect both the domestic helpers and those in their care.
An outbreak of measles that has infected thousands of people across Asia and continues to spread is sparking concerns in Hong Kong about the preparedness of travellers, especially over the recent Easter holiday.
An outbreak of measles that has infected thousands of people across Asia and continues to spread is sparking concerns in Hong Kong about the preparedness of travellers, especially over the recent Easter holiday.
Department of Health announces pilot service as Hong Kong records highest annual number of measles cases in a decade but vice-chairman of the Filipino Migrant Workers’ Union says move sends out very dangerous message.
Department of Health announces pilot service as Hong Kong records highest annual number of measles cases in a decade but vice-chairman of the Filipino Migrant Workers’ Union says move sends out very dangerous message.
Measles has been on the rise globally. More than 110,000 cases were reported in the first three months of 2019, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Measles has been on the rise globally. More than 110,000 cases were reported in the first three months of 2019, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Cautious implementation of the staff vaccination programme by phases reflects prudent use of the tight supply of vaccines and a priority to protect higher-risk patients.
Cautious implementation of the staff vaccination programme by phases reflects prudent use of the tight supply of vaccines and a priority to protect higher-risk patients.
Everyone understands measles vaccines and test kits are scarce resources, but pregnant women and their fetuses are the most vulnerable group in society. To refuse a heavily pregnant employee a measles antibody blood test is shocking.
Everyone understands measles vaccines and test kits are scarce resources, but pregnant women and their fetuses are the most vulnerable group in society. To refuse a heavily pregnant employee a measles antibody blood test is shocking.
Analysing the recent Thai election result, assessing the players and politics driving the Indonesian election, and a look at the Southeast Asian factors behind the recent measles outbreak
Analysing the recent Thai election result, assessing the players and politics driving the Indonesian election, and a look at the Southeast Asian factors behind the recent measles outbreak
New infections bring number in the city since start of the year to 61.
New infections bring number in the city since start of the year to 61.
An estimated 93.5 per cent of two-year-olds in Australia have received two doses of measles vaccine.
An estimated 93.5 per cent of two-year-olds in Australia have received two doses of measles vaccine.
The 30-year-old man, who worked at a restaurant in Terminal 2, developed fever on Thursday and rash the following day.
The 30-year-old man, who worked at a restaurant in Terminal 2, developed fever on Thursday and rash the following day.
Customer service officer contracted the illness despite a previous vaccination.
Customer service officer contracted the illness despite a previous vaccination.
The 20-year-old nurse works in the medical ward of Princess Margaret Hospital, where a radiographer was found to be infected this week. One supplier of vaccines has told the Department of Health there will be a change in the supplies set to arrive in April.
The 20-year-old nurse works in the medical ward of Princess Margaret Hospital, where a radiographer was found to be infected this week. One supplier of vaccines has told the Department of Health there will be a change in the supplies set to arrive in April.
Seven more people were found to be infected on Thursday, bringing the total to 50. Two of the new patients, who both worked at the airport, had received three doses of vaccine.
Seven more people were found to be infected on Thursday, bringing the total to 50. Two of the new patients, who both worked at the airport, had received three doses of vaccine.
Number of cases in Hong Kong rises to 40, almost three times as many as last year, and 19 of those work at the airport.
Number of cases in Hong Kong rises to 40, almost three times as many as last year, and 19 of those work at the airport.
Two more airport staff members infected, including 24-year-old woman who was reported to have been immunised, taking total for year in city to 36.
Two more airport staff members infected, including 24-year-old woman who was reported to have been immunised, taking total for year in city to 36.
Centre for Health Protection tightens controls around vaccination service after results of blood tests come back showing it may only need 9,800 doses of vaccine.
Centre for Health Protection tightens controls around vaccination service after results of blood tests come back showing it may only need 9,800 doses of vaccine.
Staff member, who works in customer relations department, is 13th airline and airport employee infected, and flight attendants accuse airline of not doing enough to protect them against disease.
Staff member, who works in customer relations department, is 13th airline and airport employee infected, and flight attendants accuse airline of not doing enough to protect them against disease.
City recorded only 15 cases of the illness in the whole of last year, but the first three months of 2019 alone have seen more than double that number.
City recorded only 15 cases of the illness in the whole of last year, but the first three months of 2019 alone have seen more than double that number.
The Philippines and Indonesia have had the world’s second- and third- highest rates of measles, behind India, for the past two years. Mistrust, fraud, religious and ethical concerns are fuelling anti-vaccine sentiment.
The Philippines and Indonesia have had the world’s second- and third- highest rates of measles, behind India, for the past two years. Mistrust, fraud, religious and ethical concerns are fuelling anti-vaccine sentiment.
Health authorities look to preserve city’s limited supply of vaccinations as 31st case this year recorded.
Health authorities look to preserve city’s limited supply of vaccinations as 31st case this year recorded.
The number of cases of the disease reported in the city this year has already exceeded those for each of the last four years.
The number of cases of the disease reported in the city this year has already exceeded those for each of the last four years.
Health authorities in the Philippines face an uphill battle against potentially fatal infectious diseases because of distrust in an immunisation programme after a controversial vaccine, Dengvaxia, was blamed for several deaths.
Health authorities in the Philippines face an uphill battle against potentially fatal infectious diseases because of distrust in an immunisation programme after a controversial vaccine, Dengvaxia, was blamed for several deaths.
Airport Authority is expected to be given priority for batch of 30,000 vaccines, due to arrive in April. Hong Kong’s high vaccination rate means is strongly protected, says Hospital Authority.
Airport Authority is expected to be given priority for batch of 30,000 vaccines, due to arrive in April. Hong Kong’s high vaccination rate means is strongly protected, says Hospital Authority.
From next year, children aged 18 months will receive the second jab instead of having to wait until they are six years old under the existing policy.
From next year, children aged 18 months will receive the second jab instead of having to wait until they are six years old under the existing policy.
The city has already clocked up 20 infections so far this year, more than in all of 2018.
The city has already clocked up 20 infections so far this year, more than in all of 2018.
As the South Pacific nation of Samoa has found to its cost, prevention of infectious diseases such as measles is better than cure