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2022

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The charging arrangement of private doctors for "Non-eligible Persons" prescribed with COVID-19 oral drugs 31-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 31-December-2022
DH responds to media reports on sale of COVID-19 oral drugs at drugstores 30-December-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 30-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 839 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 22 045 cases by RATs as well as 946 imported cases 30-December-2022
Five public transport facilities to be designated as no smoking areas from tomorrow 30-December-2022
DH's New Territories (Shatin) Forensic Medicine Centre officially opens (with photo/video) 29-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 360 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 19 229 cases by RATs as well as 1 306 imported cases 29-December-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 29-December-2022
Eligibility of Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme updated 29-December-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 28-December-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 28-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 101 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 15 588 cases by RATs as well as 1 176 imported cases 28-December-2022
DH releases Population Health Survey Report (Part I) 28-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 787 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 13 849 cases by RATs as well as 990 imported cases 27-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 607 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 14 926 cases by RATs as well as 865 imported cases 26-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 928 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 16 363 cases by RATs as well as 964 imported cases 25-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 147 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 16 313 cases by RATs as well as 902 imported cases 24-December-2022
Latest shipment of Comirnaty bivalent vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 23-December-2022
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 23-December-2022
Update on dengue fever 23-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 475 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 14 853 cases by RATs as well as 924 imported cases 23-December-2022
CHP appeals for heightened vigilance against respiratory syncytial virus 23-December-2022
CHP announces three new confirmed melioidosis infection cases over past week 23-December-2022
Supply of medicine containing paracetamol in Hong Kong 22-December-2022
Latest shipment of Comirnaty bivalent vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 22-December-2022
CHP investigates case of mad honey poisoning 22-December-2022
Public urged not to buy or consume unregistered pharmaceutical products (with photos) 22-December-2022
Two men sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 22-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 000 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 14 751 cases by RATs as well as 954 imported cases 22-December-2022
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre 21-December-2022
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 21-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 821 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 12 150 cases by RATs as well as 982 imported cases 21-December-2022
Four persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 20-December-2022
COVID-19 vaccines supplied by two drug manufacturers registered as pharmaceutical products in Hong Kong 20-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 710 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 11 402 cases by RATs as well as 870 imported cases 20-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 20-December-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 19-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 665 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 11 855 cases by RATs as well as 863 imported cases 19-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 19-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 009 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 12 138 cases by RATs as well as 876 imported cases 18-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 18-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 797 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 12 164 cases by RATs as well as 813 imported cases 17-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 17-December-2022
CHP appeals to public to take precautionary measures against carbon monoxide poisoning 16-December-2022
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 16-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 872 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 12 031 cases by RATs as well as 823 imported cases 16-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 16-December-2022
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past weeks 16-December-2022
CHP investigates suspected case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 15-December-2022
Two women sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 15-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 000 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 13 249 cases by RATs as well as 831 imported cases 15-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 15-December-2022
Beijing and Hong Kong share experiences and exchanges on health fronts (with photos) 14-December-2022
CHP investigates two suspected cases of gelsemine poisoning after consumption of wild plant 14-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 256 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 10 718 cases by RATs as well as 896 imported cases 14-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 14-December-2022
Three persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 13-December-2022
CHP participates in WHO's IHR Exercise Crystal 2022 to enhance public health emergency preparedness and response (with photo) 13-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 545 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 10 385 cases by RATs as well as 791 imported cases 13-December-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 13-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 747 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 11 266 cases by RATs as well as 704 imported cases 12-December-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 12-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 950 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 11 283 cases by RATs as well as 685 imported cases 11-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 036 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 10 643 cases by RATs as well as 698 imported cases 10-December-2022
CHP appeals to public to take precautionary measures against carbon monoxide poisoning when using gas water heater 9-December-2022
Update on dengue fever 9-December-2022
Seven persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation 9-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 986 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 10 291 cases by RATs as well as 647 imported cases 9-December-2022
CHP announces four new confirmed melioidosis infection cases over past week 9-December-2022
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 8-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 001 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 10 574 cases by RATs as well as 798 imported cases 8-December-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 7-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 197 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 8 081 cases by RATs as well as 703 imported cases 7-December-2022
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation or Compulsory Quarantine of Certain Persons Arriving at Hong Kong Regulation 6-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 357 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 870 cases by RATs as well as 725 imported cases 6-December-2022
Public urged not to buy or use topical products containing undeclared controlled ingredients (with photo) 6-December-2022
Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order or isolation order 5-December-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 5-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 977 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 866 cases by RATs as well as 665 imported cases 5-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 016 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 814 cases by RATs as well as 657 imported cases 4-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 917 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 697 cases by RATs as well as 497 imported cases 3-December-2022
Woman sentenced for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 2-December-2022
Update on dengue fever 2-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 939 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 420 cases by RATs as well as 637 imported cases 2-December-2022
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 2-December-2022
Three persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 1-December-2022
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 1-December-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines 1-December-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 930 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 601 cases by RATs as well as 606 imported cases 1-December-2022
People who have received botulinum toxin injections at CC Beauty in Jordan urged to contact CHP 1-December-2022
Scientific Committee updates recommendations on HPV vaccination in Hong Kong 30-November-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) in Mainland 30-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 014 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 139 cases by RATs as well as 657 imported cases 30-November-2022
Service arrangement of Robert Black Methadone Clinic and Kwun Tong Methadone Clinic 30-November-2022
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 29-November-2022
CHP investigates two probable cases of botulism 29-November-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against upcoming cold weather 29-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 555 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 402 cases by RATs as well as 590 imported cases 29-November-2022
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in third quarter of 2022 29-November-2022
Recommended strategies against HIV/AIDS for 2022-2027 published 29-November-2022
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 28-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 489 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 699 cases by RATs as well as 605 imported cases 28-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 571 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 959 cases by RATs as well as 503 imported cases 27-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 614 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 751 cases by RATs as well as 509 imported cases 26-November-2022
First batch of Comirnaty bivalent vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 25-November-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 25-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases over past week 25-November-2022
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 25-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 657 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 659 cases by RATs as well as 562 imported cases 25-November-2022
DH's Clinical Genetic Service to be transferred to Hospital Authority from July 1 next year 25-November-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 24-November-2022
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 24-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 775 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 725 cases by RATs as well as 719 imported cases 24-November-2022
CHP investigates probable case of botulism 23-November-2022
DH's Maternal and Child Health Centres and Student Health Service Centres to further facilitate COVID-19 vaccination for toddlers and children 23-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 825 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 549 cases by RATs as well as 611 imported cases 23-November-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 22-November-2022
Adjustment of service hours of DH's designated monkeypox vaccination centre from December 1 22-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 489 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 016 cases by RATs as well as 634 imported cases 22-November-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 21-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 384 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 288 cases by RATs as well as 614 imported cases 21-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 544 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 668 cases by RATs as well as 524 imported cases 20-November-2022
Health tips for World Cup fans 20-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 487 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 072 cases by RATs as well as 501 imported cases 19-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 18-November-2022
Two women sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 18-November-2022
Update on dengue fever 18-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 632 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 869 cases by RATs as well as 507 imported cases 18-November-2022
CHP investigates one additional confirmed melioidosis infection case and announces test results of further environmental investigation in Sham Shui Po 17-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 720 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 799 cases by RATs as well as 533 imported cases 17-November-2022
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 17-November-2022
Public urged not to buy or use topical product containing undeclared controlled ingredient (with photo) 17-November-2022
Hong Kong Strategy and Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2023-2027) launched and public urged to support Antimicrobial Awareness Week 17-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 16-November-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 16-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 638 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 501 cases by RATs as well as 517 imported cases 16-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 15-November-2022
Three men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 15-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 226 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 205 cases by RATs as well as 520 imported cases 15-November-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 14-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 14-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 254 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 204 cases by RATs as well as 556 imported cases 14-November-2022
Public urged to maintain vigilance against diabetes 14-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 13-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 385 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 723 cases by RATs as well as 467 imported cases 13-November-2022
CHP investigates one additional confirmed melioidosis infection case 12-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 266 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 065 cases by RATs as well as 392 imported cases 12-November-2022
Two men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation and breaching compulsory quarantine order respectively 11-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 11-November-2022
Update on dengue fever 11-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 210 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 991 cases by RATs as well as 398 imported cases 11-November-2022
Government gazettes inclusion of melioidosis as statutorily notifiable infectious disease under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance 11-November-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 10-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 10-November-2022
Two women and one man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation and Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation respectively 10-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 185 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 017 cases by RATs as well as 495 imported cases 10-November-2022
CHP investigates one additional confirmed melioidosis infection case 9-November-2022
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at child care centre 9-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 311 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 259 cases by RATs as well as 498 imported cases 9-November-2022
Man sentenced for violating of Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 9-November-2022
Three men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 8-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 8-November-2022
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 8-November-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 8-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 948 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 302 cases by RATs as well as 399 imported cases and enhances online declaration platforms' functions 8-November-2022
Tuen Mun Wu Hong Maternal and Child Health Centre to resume operation tomorrow 7-November-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 7-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 7-November-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 7-November-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 7-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 069 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 565 cases by RATs as well as 564 imported cases 7-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 6-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 002 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 591 cases by RATs as well as 395 imported cases 6-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 5-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 213 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 404 cases by RATs as well as 494 imported cases 5-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 4-November-2022
Update on dengue fever 4-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 590 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 570 cases by RATs as well as 356 imported cases 4-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today and investigation results of cases in Sham Shui Po 3-November-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 3-November-2022
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 3-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 048 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 781 cases by RATs as well as 416 imported cases 3-November-2022
Government responds to media enquiries on FS' PCR test and isolation arrangement 2-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 2-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 223 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 056 cases by RATs as well as 430 imported cases 2-November-2022
CHP urges public not to use whitening cream products suspected to contain excessive mercury content (with photo) 2-November-2022
Tuen Mun Wu Hong Maternal and Child Health Centre suspends service 1-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 1-November-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 1-November-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 052 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 929 cases by RATs as well as 437 imported cases 1-November-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 31-October-2022
Additional CoronaVac vaccine doses purchased by Government arrive in Hong Kong 31-October-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 31-October-2022
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 31-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 152 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 168 cases by RATs as well as 446 imported cases 31-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 30-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 271 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 461 cases by RATs as well as 478 imported cases 30-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today and follows up on serological testing results 29-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 244 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 767 cases by RATs as well as 372 imported cases 29-October-2022
World Stroke Day calls for healthy lifestyle to guard against stroke 29-October-2022
Paediatric formulation of Comirnaty vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 28-October-2022
CHP investigates three suspected food poisoning clusters 28-October-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 28-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 28-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 482 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 784 cases by RATs as well as 390 imported cases 28-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 27-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 472 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 215 cases by RATs as well as 375 imported cases 27-October-2022
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 27-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 26-October-2022
CHP closely monitors plague case in Shannan 26-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 528 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 487 cases by RATs as well as 388 imported cases 26-October-2022
CHP investigates three additional confirmed melioidosis infection cases and plans to include melioidosis as statutorily notifiable infectious disease 25-October-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 25-October-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 25-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 183 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 584 cases by RATs as well as 454 imported cases 25-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 24-October-2022
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation 24-October-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 24-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 297 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 633 cases by RATs as well as 476 imported cases 24-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 23-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 350 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 793 cases by RATs as well as 392 imported cases 23-October-2022
CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases today 22-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 626 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 963 cases by RATs as well as 364 imported cases 22-October-2022
CHP investigates one additional confirmed melioidosis infection case and environmental sample results in Sham Shui Po 21-October-2022
Seasonal influenza vaccination programmes to cover secondary school students or Hong Kong residents aged below 18 21-October-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 21-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 183 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 840 cases by RATs as well as 370 imported cases 21-October-2022
CHP investigates one additional confirmed melioidosis infection case 20-October-2022
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in North District 20-October-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 20-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 931 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 167 cases by RATs as well as 335 imported cases 20-October-2022
CHP announces no new melioidosis infection cases reported today 19-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 252 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 482 cases by RATs as well as 390 imported cases 19-October-2022
CHP investigates on melioidosis infection 18-October-2022
Two men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 18-October-2022
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 18-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 128 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 438 cases by RATs as well as 388 imported cases 18-October-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 17-October-2022
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 17-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 344 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 610 cases by RATs as well as 407 imported cases 17-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 454 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 725 cases by RATs as well as 385 imported cases 16-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 312 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 800 cases by RATs as well as 312 imported cases 15-October-2022
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 14-October-2022
Update on dengue fever 14-October-2022
Public urged not to buy or use topical product containing undeclared controlled ingredient (with photo) 14-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 256 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 514 cases by RATs as well as 336 imported cases 14-October-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines 13-October-2022
Man sentenced for violation of Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 13-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 276 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 959 cases by RATs as well as 387 imported cases 13-October-2022
CHP appeals for heightened vigilance against melioidosis infection 12-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 377 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 043 cases by RATs as well as 368 imported cases 12-October-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 11-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 006 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 277 cases by RATs as well as 373 imported cases 11-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 172 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 306 cases by RATs as well as 396 imported cases 10-October-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 10-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 195 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 367 cases by RATs as well as 328 imported cases 9-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 114 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 491 cases by RATs as well as 295 imported cases 8-October-2022
Update on dengue fever 7-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 046 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 937 cases by RATs as well as 386 imported cases 7-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 075 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 918 cases by RATs as well as 325 imported cases 6-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 091 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 227 cases by RATs as well as 324 imported cases 5-October-2022
2022/23 seasonal influenza vaccination programmes to start tomorrow 5-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 878 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 136 cases by RATs as well as 272 imported cases 4-October-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 4-October-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-October-2022
Man sentenced for violation of Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 3-October-2022
Yaumatei Maternal and Child Health Centre suspends service 3-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 858 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 328 cases by RATs as well as 343 imported cases 3-October-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 3-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 864 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 490 cases by RATs as well as 215 imported cases 2-October-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 914 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 767 cases by RATs as well as 226 imported cases 1-October-2022
CHP investigates case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 30-September-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 30-September-2022
Update on dengue fever 30-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 032 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 778 cases by RATs as well as 213 imported cases 30-September-2022
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 29-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 024 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 000 cases by RATs as well as 245 imported cases 29-September-2022
Public urged to lead healthy lifestyle to guard against cardiovascular diseases 29-September-2022
DH responds to media enquiries on Medical Exemption Certificates 28-September-2022
Public urged not to buy or consume virility product containing undeclared controlled ingredients (with photos) 28-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 089 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 614 cases by RATs as well as 208 imported cases 28-September-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 27-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 937 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 537 cases by RATs as well as 193 imported cases 27-September-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 26-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 002 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 844 cases by RATs as well as 188 imported cases 26-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 084 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 696 cases by RATs as well as 117 imported cases 25-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 168 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 870 cases by RATs as well as 152 imported cases 24-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 315 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 916 cases by RATs as well as 156 imported cases 23-September-2022
Update on dengue fever 23-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 466 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 361 cases by RATs as well as 163 imported cases 22-September-2022
2022/23 seasonal influenza vaccination programmes to launch 22-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 586 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 955 cases by RATs as well as 146 imported cases 21-September-2022
Monkeypox Vaccination Programme to commence in October 21-September-2022
Walking Challenge under "10 000 Steps a Day" Campaign to be enrolled in October 21-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 348 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 111 cases by RATs as well as 135 imported cases 20-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 479 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 607 cases by RATs as well as 174 imported cases 19-September-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 19-September-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 19-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 19-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 750 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 440 cases by RATs as well as 132 imported cases 18-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 18-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 878 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 271 cases by RATs as well as 129 imported cases 17-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 17-September-2022
DH investigates Comirnaty vaccine incident at two medical centres of EC Healthcare 16-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 185 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 683 cases by RATs as well as 131 imported cases 16-September-2022
First conviction case of violation of Red Code under Vaccine Pass 16-September-2022
Update on dengue fever 16-September-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of monkeypox vaccine in Hong Kong 16-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 323 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 700 cases by RATs as well as 164 imported cases 15-September-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 15-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 139 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 279 cases by RATs as well as 161 imported cases 14-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 14-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 934 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 133 cases by RATs as well as 151 imported cases 13-September-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 13-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 876 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 896 cases by RATs as well as 166 imported cases 12-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 12-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 236 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 668 cases by RATs as well as 129 imported cases 11-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 277 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 325 cases by RATs as well as 185 imported cases 10-September-2022
DH investigates poisoning case involving undeclared Western drug ingredient detected in yellowish tablets (with photo) 10-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 629 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 293 cases by RATs as well as 154 imported cases 9-September-2022
Update on dengue fever 9-September-2022
Applications for 2023 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination to open 9-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 825 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 8 085 cases by RATs as well as 181 imported cases 8-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 918 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 112 cases by RATs as well as 164 imported cases 7-September-2022
CHP investigates imported monkeypox case and Alert level of the Preparedness and Response Plan for Monkeypox activated 6-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 418 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 769 cases by RATs as well as 186 imported cases 6-September-2022
CHP investigates suspected puffer fish poisoning case 6-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 682 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 187 cases by RATs as well as 152 imported cases 5-September-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 5-September-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 5-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 937 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 553 cases by RATs as well as 193 imported cases 4-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 4-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 051 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 171 cases by RATs as well as 204 imported cases 3-September-2022
DH enhances registration arrangement for dental clinics with emergency general public sessions 3-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 3-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 818 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 896 cases by RATs as well as 187 imported cases 2-September-2022
Update on dengue fever 2-September-2022
Government geared up to tackle monkeypox 2-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 2-September-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 091 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 251 cases by RATs as well as 244 imported cases 1-September-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-September-2022
Latest shipment of Comirnaty vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 31-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 054 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 213 cases by RATs as well as 228 imported cases 31-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 662 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 949 cases by RATs verified as well as 237 imported cases 30-August-2022
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in second quarter of 2022 30-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 525 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 727 cases by RATs verified as well as 236 imported cases 29-August-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 29-August-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 29-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 930 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 565 cases by RATs verified as well as 213 imported cases 28-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 816 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 409 cases by RATs verified as well as 232 imported cases 27-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 208 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 457 cases by RATs verified as well as 170 imported cases 26-August-2022
Overview of tuberculosis in Hong Kong educational institutions in first half of 2022 26-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 960 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 5 322 cases by RATs verified as well as 297 imported cases 25-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 934 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 743 cases by RATs verified as well as 207 imported cases 24-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 24-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 192 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 218 cases by RATs verified as well as 244 imported cases 23-August-2022
Public urged not to buy or use topical products containing undeclared controlled ingredient (with photos) 23-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 236 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 144 cases by RATs verified as well as 237 imported cases 22-August-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 22-August-2022
DH reminds public to observe isolation and quarantine requirements 22-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 239 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 037 cases by RATs verified as well as 237 imported cases 21-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 093 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 117 cases by RATs verified as well as 179 imported cases 20-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 167 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 093 cases by RATs verified as well as 185 imported cases 19-August-2022
Update on dengue fever 19-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 184 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 627 cases by RATs verified as well as 243 imported cases 18-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 167 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 396 cases by RATs verified as well as 194 imported cases 17-August-2022
DH hosted 12th Meeting of International Advisory Board on Hong Kong Chinese Materia Medica Standards (with photo) 17-August-2022
Results of Pharmacist Registration Examinations held in June 2022 announced 17-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 734 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 156 cases by RATs verified as well as 272 imported cases 16-August-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 16-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-August-2022
CHP investigates suspected ciguatoxin poisoning case 15-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 594 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 105 cases by RATs verified as well as 197 imported cases 15-August-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 15-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 534 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 230 cases by RATs verified as well as 215 imported cases 14-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 14-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 839 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 309 cases by RATs verified as well as 160 imported cases 13-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 263 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 959 cases by RATs verified as well as 217 imported cases 12-August-2022
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 12-August-2022
CHP reports latest situation of imported malaria cases 12-August-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 12-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 289 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 891 cases by RATs verified as well as 196 imported cases 11-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 716 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 628 cases by RATs verified as well as 249 imported cases 10-August-2022
CHP investigates local measles infection case 10-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 439 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 344 cases by RATs verified as well as 262 imported cases 9-August-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 9-August-2022
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 8-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 428 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 379 cases by RATs verified as well as 233 imported cases 8-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 410 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 625 cases by RATs verified as well as 239 imported cases 7-August-2022
CHP continues to actively follow-up on imported malaria cases 7-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 468 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 854 cases by RATs verified as well as 280 imported cases 6-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 422 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 801 cases by RATs verified as well as 205 imported cases 5-August-2022
Fraudulent phone calls purporting to be made by DH 5-August-2022
CHP investigates imported malaria cases 4-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 708 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 065 cases by RATs verified as well as 247 imported cases 4-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 711 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 610 cases by RATs verified as well as 226 imported cases 3-August-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 3-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 430 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 459 cases by RATs verified as well as 234 imported cases 2-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 2-August-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines 1-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 486 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 533 cases by RATs verified as well as 235 imported cases 1-August-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-August-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 590 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 865 cases by RATs verified as well as 179 imported cases and explains arrangement on permission for people undergoing quarantine to temporarily leave place of quarantine 31-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 31-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 557 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 933 cases by RATs verified as well as 193 imported cases 30-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 751 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 945 cases by RATs verified as well as 188 imported cases 29-July-2022
World Breastfeeding Week 2022 calls for community support for breastfeeding (with photo) 29-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 786 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 852 cases by RATs verified as well as 248 imported cases 28-July-2022
DH encourages people at higher infection risk to get tested for hepatitis B 28-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 763 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 525 cases by RATs verified as well as 220 imported cases 27-July-2022
DH launches trial run of supplementary platform "Electronic COVID-19 Medical Surveillance System" 27-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-July-2022
Man sentenced for failing to comply with requirement to undergo specified test under compulsory testing notice 26-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 595 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 380 cases by RATs verified as well as 301 imported cases 26-July-2022
CHP investigates four suspected food poisoning clusters 26-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 449 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 457 cases by RATs verified as well as 224 imported cases 25-July-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 25-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 564 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 500 cases by RATs verified as well as 186 imported cases 24-July-2022
Government urges public to continue to stay vigilant against monkeypox 24-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 24-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 387 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 647 cases by RATs verified as well as 231 imported cases 23-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 522 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 568 cases by RATs verified as well as 180 imported cases 22-July-2022
Hong Kong and Mainland sign co-operation agreement on research and application for standards of Chinese medicines 22-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 496 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 580 cases by RATs verified as well as 299 imported cases 21-July-2022
CHP closely monitors plague case in Yinchuan 21-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-July-2022
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 20-July-2022
CHP investigates additional locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and imported cases and adjusts management of cases involving new Omicron sub-lineages 20-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 217 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 802 cases by RATs verified as well as 237 imported cases 19-July-2022
CHP investigates suspected case of food poisoning 19-July-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 19-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 19-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 185 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 997 cases by RATs verified as well as 254 imported cases 18-July-2022
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at residential child care centre in Wan Chai District 18-July-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 18-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 18-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 313 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 000 cases by RATs verified as well as 173 imported cases 17-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 17-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 408 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 125 cases by RATs verified as well as 229 imported cases 16-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 393 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 965 cases by RATs verified as well as 216 imported cases 15-July-2022
CHP investigates local measles infection case 15-July-2022
DH participates in 1st National Conference of Traditional Chinese Medicines Scientific Supervision 15-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 365 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 052 cases by RATs verified as well as 257 imported cases 14-July-2022
Director of Health undergoing quarantine 14-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 14-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 414 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 529 cases by RATs verified as well as 211 imported cases 13-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 103 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 455 cases by RATs verified as well as 211 imported cases 12-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 066 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 545 cases by RATs verified as well as 252 imported cases 11-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 194 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 579 cases by RATs verified as well as 219 imported cases 10-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 10-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 104 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 687 cases by RATs verified as well as 204 imported cases 9-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 035 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 713 cases by RATs verified as well as 197 imported cases 8-July-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-July-2022
DH investigates suspected case of sepsis 7-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 948 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 908 cases by RATs verified as well as 172 imported cases 7-July-2022
CHP encourages vigilance against HIV/AIDS 7-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 021 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 651 cases by RATs verified as well as 143 imported cases 6-July-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 6-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 771 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 314 cases by RATs verified as well as 183 imported cases 5-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 276 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 369 cases by RATs verified as well as 196 imported cases 4-July-2022
Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 4-July-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 437 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 244 cases by RATs verified as well as 147 imported cases 3-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 714 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 370 cases by RATs verified as well as 143 imported cases 2-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 761 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 404 cases by RATs verified as well as 153 imported cases 1-July-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 823 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 373 cases by RATs verified as well as 162 imported cases 30-June-2022
Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 30-June-2022
Service arrangements of Yuen Long Jockey Club Dental Clinic of DH 30-June-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 788 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 061 cases by RATs verified as well as 155 imported cases 29-June-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 29-June-2022
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 603 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 930 cases by RATs verified as well as 152 imported cases 28-June-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 28-June-2022
Penalty provision on operation of day procedure centre without licence under Private Healthcare Facilities Ordinance to take effect 28-June-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-June-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 609 cases by nucleic acid tests and verified 1 110 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 154 imported cases 27-June-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 27-June-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 27-June-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-June-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 642 cases by nucleic acid tests and verified 1 157 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 118 imported cases 26-June-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-June-2022
CHP investigates 258 confirmed and 295 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 67 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 1 060 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 114 imported cases 25-June-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-June-2022
CHP investigates 264 confirmed and 279 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 67 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 1 111 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 139 imported cases 24-June-2022
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of slimming product with undeclared controlled drug ingredients including banned drug ingredient (with photo) 24-June-2022
Eastern Street Methadone Clinic to cease operation 24-June-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 24-June-2022
CHP investigates 254 confirmed and 252 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 53 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 963 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 128 imported cases 23-June-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-June-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 22-June-2022
CHP investigates 268 confirmed and 274 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 41 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 740 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 124 imported cases 22-June-2022
DH follows up on suspected abnormality in test results by testing service provider at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port 22-June-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-June-2022
CHP investigates 214 confirmed and 171 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 44 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 647 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 122 imported cases 21-June-2022
CHP investigates 180 confirmed and 180 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 75 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 751 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 141 imported cases 20-June-2022
CHP investigates 178 confirmed and 175 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 63 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 745 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 115 imported cases 19-June-2022
CHP investigates 180 confirmed and 185 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 71 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 724 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 116 imported cases 18-June-2022
CHP investigates 149 confirmed and 179 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 51 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 635 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 131 imported cases 17-June-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 17-June-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP issue consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccine and monkeypox vaccine in Hong Kong 17-June-2022
CHP investigates 185 confirmed and 201 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 37 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 662 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 94 imported cases 16-June-2022
CHP investigates 181 confirmed and 247 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 49 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 494 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 76 imported cases 15-June-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 15-June-2022
CHP investigates 156 confirmed and 167 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus locally acquired cases with 25 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and verified 404 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests as well as 97 imported cases 14-June-2022
CHP appeals for heightened vigilance against upper respiratory tract infection 14-June-2022
Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 14-June-2022
CHP investigates 110 confirmed and 165 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 30 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as verified 432 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 13-June-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 13-June-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 13-June-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 13-June-2022
CHP investigates 134 confirmed and 200 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 30 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as verified 450 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 12-June-2022
CHP investigates 120 confirmed and 200 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 40 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as verified 491 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 11-June-2022
Latest shipment of Comirnaty vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 11-June-2022
CHP investigates 124 confirmed and 135 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 32 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as verified 381 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 10-June-2022
Government gazettes inclusion of monkeypox as statutorily notifiable infectious disease under Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance and launches Preparedness and Response Plan for Monkeypox 10-June-2022
CHP investigates 138 confirmed and 155 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 39 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as verified 342 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 9-June-2022
CHP investigates 81 confirmed and 129 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 47 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as verified 301 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 8-June-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 8-June-2022
CHP investigates 82 confirmed and 132 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 17 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as verified 258 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 7-June-2022
Two men sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 7-June-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 7-June-2022
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in first quarter of 2022 7-June-2022
CHP investigates 61 confirmed and 131 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 19 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 332 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 6-June-2022
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 6-June-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 6-June-2022
CHP investigates 47 confirmed and 79 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 10 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 379 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 5-June-2022
CHP investigates 35 confirmed and 122 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 19 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 270 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 4-June-2022
CHP investigates 67 confirmed and 110 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 22 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 300 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 3-June-2022
Update on dengue fever 3-June-2022
CHP investigates 45 confirmed and 99 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 26 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 319 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 2-June-2022
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in hospital 1-June-2022
CHP investigates 40 confirmed and 101 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 10 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 354 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 1-June-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 31-May-2022
CHP investigates 37 confirmed and 69 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with eight cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 215 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 31-May-2022
DH's Elderly Health Centres continue to provide COVID-19 vaccination service 31-May-2022
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 31-May-2022
CHP investigates 24 confirmed and 91 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 10 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 150 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 30-May-2022
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H3N8) in Mainland 30-May-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 30-May-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-May-2022
CHP investigates 25 confirmed and 68 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 15 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 129 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 29-May-2022
CHP investigates 24 confirmed and 84 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with eight cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 154 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 28-May-2022
CHP investigates 40 confirmed and 52 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 13 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 145 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 27-May-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 27-May-2022
CHP investigates 32 confirmed and 64 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 15 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 140 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 26-May-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 26-May-2022
CHP investigates 34 confirmed and 53 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 17 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 147 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 25-May-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 25-May-2022
Five persons arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of Part 1 poisons and sale of alternative smoking products 25-May-2022
DH launches Quit in June campaign and one-week nicotine replacement therapy trial in support of World No Tobacco Day (with photo) 24-May-2022
CHP investigates 20 confirmed and 59 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 10 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 161 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 24-May-2022
Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 24-May-2022
CHP investigates 25 confirmed and 55 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 14 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 96 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 23-May-2022
DH's Red Ribbon Centre and Yau Ma Tei Elderly Health Centre to resume service 23-May-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 23-May-2022
CHP investigates 31 confirmed and 49 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 14 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 143 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 22-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as 15 imported cases earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineages 21-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as 11 imported cases earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineage BA.2.12.1 20-May-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong 20-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as 11 imported cases earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineages BA.4 and BA.2.12.1 19-May-2022
Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 19-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as one imported case earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineage BA.4 18-May-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 18-May-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 18-May-2022
DH endorses recall of Chinese herbal medicines detected with pesticide residues by licensed Chinese herbal medicines wholesalers 17-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as four imported cases earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineage BA.4 17-May-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 17-May-2022
Update on latest MERS situation in Oman 17-May-2022
CHP investigates 24 confirmed and 82 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with seven cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 121 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 16-May-2022
CHP investigates 30 confirmed and 66 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 17 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 146 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 15-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as an imported case earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineage BA.4 14-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as nine imported cases earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineages BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1 13-May-2022
CHP investigates case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 13-May-2022
Update on latest MERS situation in Qatar 13-May-2022
DH's Shek Kip Mei Chest Clinic and three Elderly Health Centres to resume service 13-May-2022
Two women sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 12-May-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as six imported cases earlier involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineages BA.4 and BA.2.12.1 12-May-2022
CHP investigates 44 confirmed and 79 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with eight cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 149 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 11-May-2022
Public urged not to buy or consume oral product containing undeclared controlled ingredients (with photo) 11-May-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 11-May-2022
CHP investigates 42 confirmed and 80 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 16 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 135 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 10-May-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 10-May-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 10-May-2022
CHP investigates 21 confirmed and 82 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 17 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 113 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 9-May-2022
CHP investigates 35 confirmed and 72 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with five cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 154 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photos) 8-May-2022
CHP investigates 40 confirmed and 61 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 14 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 163 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 7-May-2022
CHP investigates 47 confirmed and 83 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 14 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 180 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 6-May-2022
Additional CoronaVac vaccine doses purchased by Government arrive in Hong Kong 5-May-2022
CHP investigates 67 confirmed and 65 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 16 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 173 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 5-May-2022
DH's eight Student Health Service Centres to resume provision of annual health assessment services starting next Tuesday 5-May-2022
Two men arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of Part 1 poisons and sale of alternative smoking products 5-May-2022
CHP investigates 39 confirmed and 56 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 17 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 201 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 4-May-2022
Practise proper hand hygiene to halt the spread of communicable diseases 4-May-2022
CHP investigates 43 confirmed and 82 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with seven cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 158 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 3-May-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 3-May-2022
CHP investigates 48 confirmed and 52 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 20 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 163 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 2-May-2022
CHP investigates 37 confirmed and 80 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with two cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 181 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 1-May-2022
CHP investigates 55 confirmed and 117 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 18 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 173 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 30-April-2022
DH's proactive inspection against illegal sale of alternative smoking products (with photos) 30-April-2022
DH launches revamped Centralised Organ Donation Register system 29-April-2022
CHP investigates 74 confirmed and 104 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 18 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 170 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 29-April-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-April-2022
Recall of Apo-Acyclovir Tablets 200mg and 800mg (with photo) 28-April-2022
CHP investigates 87 confirmed and 96 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 23 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 207 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 28-April-2022
DH to enforce new legislation on alternative smoking products starting this Saturday 28-April-2022
CHP investigates 74 confirmed and 94 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 54 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 208 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 27-April-2022
Two persons sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 27-April-2022
CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H3N8) in Mainland 27-April-2022
CHP investigates 86 confirmed and 83 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 36 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 142 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 26-April-2022
List of private doctors who can prescribe COVID-19 oral drugs published 26-April-2022
CHP investigates 96 confirmed and 100 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 46 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 189 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 25-April-2022
World Immunization Week promotes use of vaccines 25-April-2022
Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases issues recommendations on seasonal influenza vaccination for 2022-23 season in Hong Kong 25-April-2022
CHP investigates 90 confirmed and 91 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 40 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 208 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 24-April-2022
CHP investigates 35 confirmed and 65 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 152 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 271 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 23-April-2022
Director of Health visits DH's Emergency Hotline Centre (with photos) 23-April-2022
CHP closely monitors overseas reports on acute hepatitis cases of unknown origin amongst children 22-April-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 22-April-2022
CHP investigates 14 confirmed and 64 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 212 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 284 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 22-April-2022
CHP investigates 24 confirmed and 73 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 220 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 311 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests 21-April-2022
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease (Disclosure of Information) Regulation 21-April-2022
DH appeals to next of kin to claim bodies of their deceased family members early 20-April-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 20-April-2022
CHP investigates 25 confirmed and 64 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 241 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 338 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 20-April-2022
CHP investigates 30 confirmed and 69 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 221 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 280 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 19-April-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 19-April-2022
CHP investigates 27 confirmed and 63 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 226 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 297 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 18-April-2022
CHP investigates 44 confirmed and 76 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 326 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 301 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 17-April-2022
CHP investigates 57 confirmed and 113 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 301 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 475 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 15-April-2022
CHP investigates additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases by nucleic acid tests and rapid antigen tests as well as one imported case involving Omicron mutant strain sub-lineage BA.5 (with photo) 14-April-2022
CHP investigates 53 confirmed and 153 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 528 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 538 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests 13-April-2022
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 13-April-2022
CHP investigates 59 confirmed and 129 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 547 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 698 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 12-April-2022
Online platform in place for private doctors to order COVID-19 oral drugs 11-April-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 11-April-2022
CHP investigates 79 confirmed and 191 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 428 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 709 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 11-April-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 11-April-2022
CHP investigates 113 confirmed and 218 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 557 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 033 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 10-April-2022
CHP investigates 110 confirmed and 216 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 571 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 638 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 9-April-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 9-April-2022
CHP investigates 159 confirmed and 300 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 768 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 265 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 8-April-2022
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 8-April-2022
CHP investigates 231 confirmed and 446 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 691 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 276 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 7-April-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong 7-April-2022
CHP investigates 194 confirmed and 404 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 891 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 288 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 6-April-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 6-April-2022
CHP investigates 219 confirmed and 441 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 998 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 596 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 5-April-2022
CHP investigates 307 confirmed and 639 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 643 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 549 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 4-April-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-April-2022
CHP investigates 294 confirmed and 519 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 019 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 877 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 3-April-2022
CHP investigates 334 confirmed and 609 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 343 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 2 189 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 2-April-2022
CHP investigates 524 confirmed and 987 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 232 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 3 080 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 1-April-2022
Latest shipment of Comirnaty vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 1-April-2022
CHP investigates 527 confirmed and 956 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 376 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 3 787 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 31-March-2022
Service arrangements of two government dental clinics of DH 31-March-2022
CHP investigates 664 confirmed and 649 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 681 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 3 987 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 30-March-2022
COVID-19 vaccination service of DH's Elderly Health Centres to extend 29-March-2022
CHP investigates 439 confirmed and 614 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 111 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 4 432 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 29-March-2022
CHP investigates 602 confirmed and 739 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 886 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 4 458 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 28-March-2022
CHP investigates 686 confirmed and 924 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 945 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 4 482 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 27-March-2022
Director of Health takes part in deceased bodies handling work in public mortuaries together with frontline colleagues (with photos) 27-March-2022
CHP investigates 764 confirmed and 1 010 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 110 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 4 957 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 26-March-2022
CHP investigates 962 confirmed and 1 208 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 408 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 5 827 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 25-March-2022
CHP investigates 1 625 confirmed and 1 253 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 854 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 7 342 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 24-March-2022
CHP investigates 1 057 confirmed and 1 163 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 030 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 7 990 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 23-March-2022
CHP investigates 1 041 confirmed and 932 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 323 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 9 856 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 22-March-2022
CHP investigates 1 124 confirmed and 1 091 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 308 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 9 545 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 21-March-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 21-March-2022
CHP investigates 1 265 confirmed and 1 087 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 524 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 8 273 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 20-March-2022
DH launches new videos to promote oral health 20-March-2022
CHP investigates 1680 confirmed and 1368 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4480 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 9 069 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 19-March-2022
DH clarifies arrangement for handling deceased bodies in public mortuaries 19-March-2022
CHP investigates 1 840 confirmed and 1 561 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 565 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 12 116 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 18-March-2022
DH speeds up handling of deceased bodies 17-March-2022
CHP investigates 1 860 confirmed and 1 752 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 5 016 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 13 022 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests (with photo) 17-March-2022
CHP investigates 3 231 confirmed and 2 717 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 8 506 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 14 818 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 16-March-2022
CHP investigates 3 332 confirmed and 2 537 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 6 087 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 15 809 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 15-March-2022
Ninth batch of CoronaVac vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 15-March-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 15-March-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 15-March-2022
CHP investigates 3 986 confirmed and 2 720 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 5 334 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 14 868 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 14-March-2022
Latest arrangement on DH's clinics and service units in view of HA's designated clinics 14-March-2022
CHP investigates 4 444 confirmed and 3 359 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 5 532 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 19 095 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 13-March-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP updated consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines in persons with previous COVID-19 infections and children 13-March-2022
CHP investigates 3 755 confirmed and 3 124 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 8 910 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 11 858 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 12-March-2022
CHP investigates 5 237 confirmed and 3 443 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 10 208 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 10 493 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 11-March-2022
CHP investigates 5 845 confirmed and 3 714 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 14 831 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 7 012 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 10-March-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 10-March-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 9-March-2022
CHP investigates 6 988 confirmed and 3 316 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 15 687 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 32 766 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 9-March-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 9-March-2022
CHP investigates 10 102 confirmed and 4 836 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 13 537 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests and 2 018 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests 8-March-2022
CHP closely monitors two human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 8-March-2022
CCHP's opening remarks at press briefing on updates of COVID-19 cases (Chinese only) 7-March-2022
"Declaration System for Individuals Tested Positive for COVID-19 Using Rapid Antigen Test" launched 7-March-2022
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in elderly home 7-March-2022
CHP investigates 9 410 confirmed and 3 997 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 11 743 cases pending status 7-March-2022
CHP investigates 10 785 confirmed and 4 721 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 15 502 cases pending status 6-March-2022
Additional Comirnaty vaccine doses purchased by Government arrive in Hong Kong 5-March-2022
CHP investigates 13 000 confirmed and 5 920 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 18 609 cases pending status 5-March-2022
Supply of medicine for symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract infection is stable in Hong Kong 4-March-2022
CHP investigates 19 830 confirmed and 8 601 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 24 092 cases pending status 4-March-2022
Latest service arrangements of DH's Tuberculosis and Chest Service 3-March-2022
CHP investigates 19 698 confirmed and 8 694 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 26 961 cases pending status 2-March-2022
DH's Hong Kong Families Clinic closed for disinfection 1-March-2022
CHP investigates 11 324 confirmed and 5 104 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 16 169 cases pending status 1-March-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 1-March-2022
Results of Pharmacist Registration Examinations December 2021 announced 1-March-2022
DH's Aberdeen Elderly Health Centre service adjusted in light of activation of HA's designated clinic 28-February-2022
CHP investigates 11 229 confirmed and 6 631 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 16 606 cases pending status 28-February-2022
CHP closely monitors four human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 28-February-2022
One clinic and one Student Health Service Centre of DH closed for disinfection 28-February-2022
CHP investigates 8 576 confirmed and 4 567 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 12 883 cases pending status 27-February-2022
DH's COVID-19 vaccination services for pregnant women and elderly updated 27-February-2022
Renovated Tuen Mun Wu Hong Elderly Health Centre relocates (with photos) 27-February-2022
CHP investigates 5 500 confirmed and 2 268 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 9 295 cases pending status 26-February-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP updated consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines in Hong Kong 25-February-2022
Three DH dental clinics to be closed for disinfection 25-February-2022
Overview of tuberculosis in Hong Kong educational institutions in second half of 2021 25-February-2022
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming products with undeclared controlled ingredients (with photos) 25-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 25-February-2022
CHP investigates 2 101 confirmed and 321 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 6 376 cases pending status 24-February-2022
Four DH dental clinics closed for disinfection 24-February-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 24-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 24-February-2022
Six clinics and one student health service centre of DH closed for disinfection 23-February-2022
CHP investigates 3 365 confirmed and 968 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 4 341 cases pending status 23-February-2022
DH's Yau Ma Tei Elderly Health Centre to temporarily close in light of activation of HA's designated clinic 23-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 23-February-2022
DH takes action to combat illegal sale or possession of unregistered medicines in medicine shops (with photos) 22-February-2022
CHP investigates 2 632 confirmed and 585 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 994 cases pending status 22-February-2022
DH's Tuen Mun Student Health Service Centre closed for disinfection 22-February-2022
DH's Tsuen Wan Dental Clinic and Li Po Chun Dental Clinic to be closed for disinfection 22-February-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 22-February-2022
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in 2021 22-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 22-February-2022
CHP investigates 3 020 confirmed and 963 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 550 pending cases status 21-February-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 21-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 21-February-2022
CHP investigates 340 confirmed and 319 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 5 408 pending cases status 20-February-2022
Outsourced worker at DH's Travel Health Centre (Hong Kong) tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 20-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 20-February-2022
CHP investigates 197 confirmed and 166 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 5 700 pending cases status 19-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 19-February-2022
CHP investigates 507 confirmed and 255 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 867 pending cases status 18-February-2022
DH's three dental clinics to be closed for disinfection 18-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 18-February-2022
CHP investigates 202 confirmed and 216 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 5 698 pending cases status 17-February-2022
CHP investigates 578 confirmed and 68 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 639 pending cases status 16-February-2022
Seventh batch of CoronaVac vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 16-February-2022
DH's Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Clinic of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and Chai Wan Government Dental Clinic to be closed for disinfection 16-February-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 16-February-2022
Latest arrangement on DH's clinics and service units in view of HA's designated clinics 15-February-2022
CHP investigates 443 confirmed and 50 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 126 pending cases status 15-February-2022
DH's Yaumatei Maternal and Child Health Centre, Sai Ying Pun Dental Clinic 8/F and Kwun Tong Dental Clinic to be closed for disinfection 15-February-2022
CHP closely monitors two human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 15-February-2022
Nurse at DH's Education and Training Centre in Family Medicine tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 14-February-2022
DH's five Student Health Service Centres to expand COVID-19 vaccination services covering children aged three to four 14-February-2022
CHP investigates 562 confirmed and 57 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 452 pending cases status 14-February-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 14-February-2022
Staff member at DH's Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices Dental Clinic tests preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 14-February-2022
DH's School Dental Care Service arrangements 14-February-2022
CHP investigates 54 confirmed and 10 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 283 pending cases status 13-February-2022
CHP investigates 14 confirmed and 38 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 462 pending cases status 12-February-2022
Staff members at DH's Madam Yung Fung Shee Maternal and Child Health Centre tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 11-February-2022
CHP investigates 97 confirmed and 12 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 216 pending cases status 11-February-2022
CHP investigates 57 confirmed and nine asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 920 pending cases status 10-February-2022
Nurse at DH's Ma On Shan Maternal and Child Health Centre tests preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 10-February-2022
CHP investigates 188 confirmed and 30 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 943 pending cases status 9-February-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 9-February-2022
Staff member at DH's Yaumatei Maternal and Child Health Centre tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 9-February-2022
"StayHomeSafe" Scheme launched 8-February-2022
CHP investigates 113 confirmed and 24 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 488 pending cases status and updates arrangement for patients after discharge 8-February-2022
Suspension of evening dental services of Government Dental Clinics 8-February-2022
CHP investigates 251 confirmed and 48 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 315 pending cases status 7-February-2022
Staff of CHP at Hong Kong International Airport's Temporary Specimen Collection Centre confirmed to be case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 7-February-2022
CHP follows up on case of Candida auris 7-February-2022
CHP investigates 157 confirmed and 32 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 153 pending cases status 6-February-2022
CHP investigates 253 confirmed and 64 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 34 pending cases status 5-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 5-February-2022
CHP investigates 109 confirmed and 22 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 4-February-2022
Latest arrangements for Department of Health public services 4-February-2022
Public urged to support World Cancer Day 2022 4-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 4-February-2022
DH's Argyle Street Jockey Club School Dental Clinic and Kowloon City Lions Clubs Student Health Service Centre to be closed for disinfection 3-February-2022
CHP investigates 101 confirmed and 41 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 60 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 3-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 3-February-2022
CHP investigates 83 confirmed and 31 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 2-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 2-February-2022
CHP investigates 84 confirmed and 45 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 1-February-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 1-February-2022
CHP investigates 66 confirmed and 26 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 38 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 31-January-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 31-January-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 31-January-2022
CHP investigates 66 confirmed and 15 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 30-January-2022
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 30-January-2022
CHP investigates 80 confirmed and 40 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 21 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 29-January-2022
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in hospital 29-January-2022
CHP investigates 83 confirmed and 32 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 39 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 28-January-2022
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to wild mushrooms 28-January-2022
CHP investigates 111 confirmed and 53 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 35 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 27-January-2022
CHP follows up on cases tested positive or preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus of Cheung Bor House in Choi Wan (I) Estate, Nga Kwai House in Kwai Chung Estate and On Kwai House in Kwai Fuk Court 27-January-2022
CHP investigates suspected ciguatoxin poisoning case 27-January-2022
DH's Tsing Yi Maternal and Child Health Centre to be closed for disinfection 27-January-2022
CHP closely monitors two human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 27-January-2022
CHP investigates 81 confirmed and 26 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 85 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 26-January-2022
CHP investigates 77 confirmed and 47 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and updates classification of two cases and identifies 23 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 25-January-2022
CHP follows up on cases tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus of Glory Court in Tsuen Wan Garden 25-January-2022
CHP follows up on cases tested positive and cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus of Block 1, Tropicana Gardens, Wong Tai Sin and Fu Keung House, Tai Wo Hau Estate 24-January-2022
CHP investigates 70 confirmed and 39 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 24-January-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 24-January-2022
CHP investigates 102 confirmed and 38 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 16 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases and updates environmental samples results of relevant pet shops 23-January-2022
CHP investigates 14 confirmed and 12 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 11 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases and updates environmental samples results of relevant pet shops 22-January-2022
CHP follows up on cases related to pet shops and updates environmental samples results of relevant pet shops 21-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 21-January-2022
CHP investigates 11 confirmed and 13 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases, updates cases classification and identifies 11 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 21-January-2022
Midwives Council of Hong Kong launches Voluntary Scheme on Advancement on Midwifery Practice 21-January-2022
CHP follows up on three cases tested positive and 13 cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus related to Yat Kwai House of Kwai Chung Estate 20-January-2022
CHP follows up on cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus related to pet shops and announces environmental samples results of relevant pet shops 20-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operations on two cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 20-January-2022
CHP investigates nine confirmed and five asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and updates classification of case 13072 and identifies 16 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 20-January-2022
DH hosts 19th Standing Committee Meeting of Western Pacific Regional Forum for the Harmonization of Herbal Medicines 20-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operations on three cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 19-January-2022
CHP investigates seven confirmed and nine asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 19-January-2022
CHP follows up on six cases tested positive and two cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus at Tung Moon House of Tai Hang Tung Estate in Sham Shui Po 18-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operations on one case tested positive and three cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 18-January-2022
CHP investigates six confirmed and 12 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 26 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 18-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operations on four cases tested preliminarily positive and one case tested indeterminate for SARS-CoV-2 virus 17-January-2022
CHP investigates three confirmed and four asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 40 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 17-January-2022
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines in children 17-January-2022
CHP investigates six cases tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus involving Silka Seaview Hotel Hong Kong 16-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 16-January-2022
CHP investigates seven confirmed and four asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and updates quarantine requirements for close contacts of locally acquired cases tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 16-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on two cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 15-January-2022
CHP investigates three confirmed and two asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 17 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 15-January-2022
Public urged to support Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 14-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 14-January-2022
CHP investigates two confirmed and seven asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 69 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 14-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on two cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 13-January-2022
CHP investigates eight confirmed and six asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 17 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 13-January-2022
CHP closely monitors five human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 13-January-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 13-January-2022
DH calls on community including ethnic minorities to fight Omicron variant threat together (with photos) 12-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on two cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 12-January-2022
CHP investigates 12 confirmed and ten asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 31 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 12-January-2022
COVID-19 vaccination walk-in service of DH's Elderly Health Centres to expand (with photo) 12-January-2022
CHP follows up on one case tested positive and two cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus at Maple Gardens Phase III in North Point 12-January-2022
DH investigates New Town Integrated Medical Centre (Tin Shui Wai) Comirnaty vaccine incident 12-January-2022
Temporary suspension of electricity supply in Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre 12-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 11-January-2022
CHP investigates 17 confirmed and four asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 11-January-2022
Sixth batch of CoronaVac vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 11-January-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 11-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 10-January-2022
CHP investigates six confirmed and 18 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 14 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 10-January-2022
DH clinics service arrangement 10-January-2022
Government announces updated quarantine requirements for close contacts of locally acquired cases tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 10-January-2022
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 10-January-2022
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 10-January-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 10-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on two cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 9-January-2022
CHP investigates 16 confirmed and 17 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 25 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases 9-January-2022
CHP follows up on cases tested positive and a case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus of Mei Sun Building in Tai Po 9-January-2022
Director of Health inspects contact tracing and quarantine related work units (with photos) 9-January-2022
CHP reminds relevant residents to comply with "restriction-testing declaration" operation on three cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 8-January-2022
CHP announces positive case with vaccine strain contamination 8-January-2022
CHP investigates 21 confirmed and 16 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and identifies 17 additional Omicron cases from previously announced cases and updates isolation arrangement for discharged patients 8-January-2022
CHP provides information on three cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 7-January-2022
CHP investigates 17 confirmed and 16 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and 83 additional Omicron cases 7-January-2022
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 7-January-2022
COVID-19 vaccination walk-in service of DH's Elderly Health Centres to expand starting next Monday (with photo) 7-January-2022
CHP follows up on five cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus 6-January-2022
CHP investigates nine confirmed and 24 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and 26 additional Omicron cases and updates classification of case 12767 and test results relating to "Spectrum of the Seas" 6-January-2022
CHP follows up on five cases tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus and provides update on epidemiological investigation progress of case 12767 5-January-2022
CHP investigates 18 confirmed and 20 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases 5-January-2022
CHP follows up on SARS-CoV-2 virus case 12754 and two related cases tested preliminarily positive 5-January-2022
CHP investigates local case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus involving mutant strains at Tsui Ning Garden in Tuen Mun 4-January-2022
CHP of DH provides update on SARS-CoV-2 virus cases related to Moon Palace 4-January-2022
CHP investigates 13 confirmed and 26 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and 12 additional Omicron cases 4-January-2022
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 4-January-2022
CHP provides update on SARS-CoV-2 virus cases related to Moon Palace 3-January-2022
CHP investigates 13 confirmed and 16 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and seven additional Omicron cases 3-January-2022
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 3-January-2022
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-January-2022
CHP investigates nine confirmed and 17 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases and provides update on cases related to Moon Palace 2-January-2022
CHP provides update on cases related to Moon Palace 1-January-2022
CHP investigates an imported case tested preliminarily positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus involving mutant strain at Tower 6, Albany Cove, Caribbean Coast Phase II in Tung Chung and Nam Tin Building, King's Road in North Point 1-January-2022
CHP investigates 17 additional cases tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus and eight additional Omicron cases and provides information on case category 1-January-2022

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