Publications and Access to Information
Disclosure Log
The disclosure log provides summary description of the nature of information requested and released under the Code on Access to Information ("the Code") by this department. The disclosure log will be updated on a quarterly basis.
If any member of the public wishes to obtain any information listed in the disclosure log, an information request should be made to our Access to Information Officer. Such requests will be handled in accordance with the Code.
January to March 2022
| Entry / Reference number | Information requested and released |
|---|---|
| 1 | Information related to the recruitment exercise of Administrative Assistant published on 29.10.2021 |
| 2 | The exact dates of delivery and quantity of COVID-19 vaccines received in each shipment |
| 3 | Information related to an oral product named “Hemohim” |
| 4 | Out of the 213 COVID-19 related death cases in the period from 1.1.2020 to 31.12.2021, the number of deaths solely caused by COVID-19 virus |
| 5 | Information related to the symptoms of patients with regular COVID-19 virus and Delta variant as at 26.1.2022 and 15.2.2022 |
| 6 | Information related to the quarantine facilities in Hong Kong (“HK”) |
| 7 | Detailed information related to all COVID-19 confirmed cases |
| 8 | Information related to the arrangement not to disclose the details of COVID-19 confirmed cases in Press Release |
| 9 | Information related to “restriction-testing declaration” and compulsory testing notice at Leung Kit House in Leung King Estate, Tuen Mun |
| 10 |
Information and statistics related to under-aged pregnancy and abortion during 2020 to 2021 – (a) the number of recorded pregnancies and its breakdown by age group; and (b) the number of pregnant women who underwent medical procedures for termination of pregnancy at approved hospitals and its breakdown by age group |
| 11 | Information related to the cycle threshold value in SARS-CoV-2 Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (“RT-PCR”) test conducted in Public Health Laboratory Services Branch (“PHLSB”) |
| 12 |
Information related to – (a) the establishment of all grades and ranks as well as posts in Department of Health as at 22.2.2022; and (b) the creation / deletion of posts (including time-limited posts) listed in the 2022-23 Budget |
| 13 | The establishment of dispenser grade staff in HK Families Clinics |
| 14 |
Information related to – (a) the estimated amount of antibiotics given to patients who visited public hospitals and clinics in HK; as well as the estimated amount of antibiotics given to public hospitals, clinics and general practitioners in HK from 2016 to 2020; and (b) list of ten most dispensed antimicrobials in public hospitals and clinics; and ten most supplied antimicrobials in HK |
| 15 | Information related to PCR tests in PHLSB |
| 16 | The number of legal termination of pregnancy in HK |
| 17 | A copy of the latest version of “Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination Medical Exemption Certificate” |
April to June 2022
| Entry / Reference number | Information requested and released |
|---|---|
| 1 |
(a) The statistics related to the COVID-19 confirmed cases with breakdown by vaccination status; and (b) The symptoms of patients of COVID-19 confirmed cases |
| 2 |
(a) The symptoms of patients with Omicron variant; and (b) Breakdown of COVID-19 confirmed cases by vaccination status |
| 3 | Information related to the compulsory testing notices issued for public transport |
| 4 to 19, 24 and 28 * | Information related to – (a) the number of COVID-19 preliminary positive cases from 1.2.2022 to 20.2.2022; (b) the details of COVID-19 confirmed cases reported from 1.1.2022 to 21.3.2022; (c) the total number of SARS-CoV-2 testing samples that were tested by the Public Health Laboratory Services Branch; (d) the number of COVID-19 related death cases each day for the COVID-19 confirmed cases reported from 1.1.2022 to 21.3.2022; and (e) the vaccination status of these COVID-19 related death cases |
| 20, 25 and 46# | The vaccination status and age of the COVID-19 related death cases |
| 21 | The number of COVID-19 related death cases during the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic |
| 22 | Breakdown of COVID-19 related death cases by age group, vaccination status and type of vaccine received |
| 23 | Information related to the printing and distribution of fixed-penalty notices under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) |
| 26 | The daily number of Department of Health (“DH”)’s staff who were tested COVID-19 positive from 1.2.2022 to 10.3.2022 |
| 27 | Information related to the fixed-penalty notices issued by the DH under the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) from 24.2.2022 to 17.3.2022 |
| 29 | Information related to the vaccination status of COVID-19 confirmed cases in which the patients were admitted to Intensive Care Unit during the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic |
| 30 | Information related to the cycle threshold values for COVID-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (“PCR”) tests |
| 31 | Information related to the cycle threshold values / mechanisms adopted to indicate a negative result for arrivals and departures at the control points in the Hong Kong International Airport (“HKIA”) |
| 32 | Information related to the indications of registered drugs in Hong Kong |
| 33 | Information related to “Long COVID” |
| 34 | Information related to “breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infection” |
| 35 | Information related to the membership of Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation and the vaccination status of the Members |
| 36 |
Information related to COVID-19 PCR testing services for inbound travellers arriving at HKIA – (a) the name of laboratory (or laboratories) engaged to conduct PCR testing; (b) the manufacturers and names of the PCR tests; and (c) the cycle threshold values / mechanisms adopted to indicate a positive result |
| 37 | Information related to quarantine requirements for inbound travellers |
| 38 |
(a) The establishment, strength and recruitment statistics of Scientific Officer (Medical) Grade from 2016 to 2020; (b) Full text of a blank appraisal form for the Medical & Health Officer (“MO”) grade; (c) Core Competencies List of – (i) Director of Health; (ii) Controller, Public Health grade; (iii) MO grade; and (iv) Pharmacist grade; (d) The latest establishment and strength of all civil service grades in each rank managed by the DH; and (e) The minimum, maximum and omitted pay scale point in each rank of all civil service grades managed by the DH |
| 39 |
(a) The number of Pharmacists (including Chief Pharmacist, Senior Pharmacists, and Pharmacists) and Dispensers (including Chief Dispenser, Senior Dispensers, and Dispensers) hired by the DH; (b) The number of Pharmacists (including Chief Pharmacist, Senior Pharmacists, and Pharmacists) and Dispensers (including Chief Dispenser, Senior Dispensers, and Dispensers) hired the DH for the Community Vaccination Centres; and (c) The pay rate of contract Pharmacists and Dispensers |
| 40 | Information related to “dysphagia” |
| 41 | The number of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Hong Kong |
| 42 | Information related to the quarantine facilities in Hong Kong |
| 43 | A copy of “Guidelines on the Supply and Use of Medical Gases in Hospitals and Clinics” |
| 44 | The statistics related to live births, still births, neonatal deaths, and spontaneous abortions from 2012 to 2022 |
| 45 |
(a) Information / paper that each recipient has to sign in order to receive COVID-19 vaccination in Hong Kong; (b) The follow-up actions taken by the DH upon receipt of serious or unexpected Adverse Events Following Immunization (“AEFI”) reports; (c) The side effects of the authorised vaccines; (d) The existing reporting mechanism for the known AEFI; (e) The way for individuals to report the AEFI; and (f) The reason why children and adolescents under 16 are being encouraged to receive COVID-19 vaccine |
* 18 requests under the same type of information
# Three requests under the same type of information
July to September 2022
| Entry / Reference number | Information requested and released |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Information related to the fixed-penalty notices issued by the Department of Health (“DH”) under the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599) – (a) under Cap. 599I from 15.7.2020 to 24.3.2022; and (b) under Cap. 599L from 24.2.2022 to 24.3.2022 |
| 2 | Information related to the isolation of SARS-CoV-2 |
| 3 | Information related to Polymerase Chain Reaction (“PCR”) test |
| 4 |
(a) Among the 9,186 death cases which were COVID-19 confirmed positive as reported by Centre of Health Protection, the number of cases in which the cause of death was COVID-19 virus; (b) Among the 64 COVID-19 related death cases reported by Forensic Pathology Service (“FPS”), is there any other type of virus that were found during the post-mortem; (c) Whether the COVID-19 related death cases referred by FPS were ascertained by PCR tests at Public Health Laboratory Services Branch (“PHLSB”); (d) Information related to PCR tests performed at PHLSB; and (e) How to determine whether a death case is COVID-19 related |
| 5 |
(a) The number of hospital admissions for spontaneous (natural) abortions and induced abortions / termination of pregnancy from 2010 to 2020; (b) The number of hospital admissions for treatment of cerebral aneurysm from 2010 to 2020; and (c) The number of deaths relating to cerebral aneurysm from 2010 to 2020 |
| 6 | How to report death case following immunisation of COVID-19 vaccine |
| 7 | Information related to COVID-19 related death cases with breakdown by vaccination status |
| 8 | Information related to cycle number of SARS-CoV-2 for COVID-19 PCR test |
| 9 |
(a) The name of the officer assigned to handle this request and the section of DH he/she belongs to; and (b) Whether the Secretary for Health is aware of an appeal case related to dentist litigation |
| 10 | Information related to the number of registered deaths due to cancer with breakdown by diseases, sex, and age group in 2021 |
| 11 | Information related to the number of registered deaths due to heart diseases with breakdown by diseases, sex, and age group in 2021 |
| 12 | The reason(s) for the increase in the number of registered death in May 2022 compared to that of May 2021 |
| 13 | Information related to the Chinese Medicine Online Webinar 「中藥安全你懂的」held by the Chinese Medicine Regulatory Office (“CMRO”) on 15.7.2022 |
| 14 | Information related to asymptomatic COVID-19 infections |
| 15 and 16* |
Information related to the applications received by DH for discretionary leave from quarantine facilities to – (a) visit families in hospital; and (b) attend funerals of families at funeral homes |
| 17 | Whether Hong Kong Government would adjust the standard of COVID-19 PCR by following the recommendations of the World Health Organization |
| 18 | Information related to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation |
| 19 | Information related to the Chinese Medicine Online Webinar「簡易中藥顯微鑒別入門」held by the CMRO on 31.8.2022 and 1.9.2022 respectively |
| 20 |
Information related to the procurement of COVID-19 vaccine – (a) batch; (b) serial number; and (c) quantity |
| 21 |
Information related to Community Vaccination Centres (“CVCs”) and COVID-19 vaccines – (a) the amount of subsidies provided by the Government to partner healthcare organisations for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine; (b) the number of vaccines administered at CVCs with breakdown by month and by CVCs from 1.1.2021 to 1.9.2022 |
| 22 | Statistics related to COVID-19 related death cases of those who received COVID-19 vaccination within 14 days |
| 23 | Information related to COVID-19 related death cases with breakdown by vaccination status |
| 24 | Information related to Injury on Duty cases involving syringe without needle for the period from 2006 to 2021 |
| 25 | Information related to the disposal of clinical waste in the Public Health Laboratory Centre |
| 26 | Information related to the fifth wave of COVID-19 pandemic |
* Two requests under the same type of information
October to December 2022
| Entry / Reference number | Information requested and released |
|---|---|
| 1 | Information related to waste management practices related to Mpox outbreak |
| 2 | Information related to Ebola virus |
| 3 | Information related to management of waste generated from public health exercises |
| 4 |
Information related to clinical waste management related to – (a) Novel Influenza A virus; (b) Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus; and (c) Yersinia pestis (Plague) from public health perspective |
| 5 | Information related to the handling of general waste generated from COVID-19 cases |
| 6 | Information related to the handling of clinical waste contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 |
| 7 |
(a) The reason(s) for disposing waste collected from a joint operation at a pet shop in Mongkok as clinical waste; and (b) The name and the post title of the senior officer who handled the case |
| 8 |
The first released version of infection control guidelines/protocols for the following – (a) Universal Community Testing Programme; (b) Community Testing Centres; and (c) Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre |
| 9 |
(a) Whether the following preparedness and response plans would be updated to include the Permanent Secretary for Environment and Ecology (Environment) / Director of Environmental Protection as a standing member of the Steering Committee for the “Alert” and “Serious” Response Levels –
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| 10 | Information related to “restriction-testing declaration” and compulsory testing operations from 22.3.2022 to 21.9.2022 |
| 11 | Information related to waste management in quarantine or isolation facilities |
| 12 | Information related to environmental policy and energy saving measures at Department of Health (“DH”) |
| 13 | Information related to Novel Coronavirus Infection in Hong Kong |
| 14 |
(a) The establishment and strength of various grades, including those working in other bureaux / departments as at 30.9.2022; (b) Information related to the following recruitment exercises –
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| 15 | Information related to COVID-19 related death cases with the breakdown of vaccination status as at 12.10.2022 |
| 16 | Information related to Mpox vaccine delivered to Hong Kong |
| 17 | Information related to COVID-19 confirmed cases and related death cases as at 2.11.2022 |
| 18 | Information related to the grant of exemption to temporarily leave quarantine venue on compassionate grounds |
| 19 | The number of registered deaths due to suicide from 2015 to 2021 and its breakdown by sex and age groups |
| 20 | Information related to the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine to students in Hong Kong |
| 21 | Information related to the Assistant Executive Managers employed by the DH from the central recruitment exercise launched in September 2021 |
| 22 | The procedures on disposal of dental amalgam |
| 23 | Information related to thimerosal-containing vaccines |
| 24 | Information related to COVID-19 related death cases with breakdown by vaccination status as at 30.11.2022 |
| 25 | The formulation of the COVID-19 vaccines currently authorised in Hong Kong |
| 26 |
Information related to the Families Clinics – (a) the daily quota for appointments with breakdown by appointment method; and (b) drug list |
| 27 | Information related to the Hospital Dental Services |
| 28 | Information related to Indemnity Fund for Adverse Events Following Immunization with COVID-19 Vaccines |
| 29 | The latest version of “Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination Medical Exemption Certificate” |
| 30 | Information related to the appointments booking via the contact number of the Dental Services from October 2022 to January 2023 |
| 31 | The number of COVID-19 vaccines delivered to Hong Kong |
Note:The disclosure log does not cover the requests from individual persons/companies for information about themselves and their complaint cases, or the requests for information already published or available through an existing charged service.
11 July 2023