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2023

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CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 30-December-2023
Public urged to stay vigilant against infectious diseases during holiday 29-December-2023
DoH congratulates Dr Cecilia Fan on receiving National Outstanding Individuals in the Foreign Medical Aid commendation by National Health Commission (with photos) 29-December-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 29-December-2023
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 29-December-2023
DH releases Thematic Report on Viral Hepatitis (Population Health Survey 2020-22) 28-December-2023
Eligibility of Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme updated 28-December-2023
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 27-December-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 27-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 25-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 24-December-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 23-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 23-December-2023
CHP reports latest update on Mycobacterium abscessus infection 22-December-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) on Mainland 22-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 22-December-2023
CHP closely monitors local situation of COVID-19 21-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 21-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 20-December-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in RCHE 19-December-2023
DH appeals for vaccination at appropriate times against respiratory tract infection 19-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 19-December-2023
DH reminds public of deregistration of pharmaceutical products containing pholcodine with effect from January 1, 2024 18-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 18-December-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to calcium oxalate raphide 17-December-2023
CHP investigates suspected imported case of measles infection 17-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 17-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 16-December-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against upcoming cold weather 15-December-2023
Government appeals for heightened vigilance against respiratory tract infection and vaccination at appropriate times for enhanced personal protection 15-December-2023
Update on dengue fever 15-December-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in hospital 13-December-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 13-December-2023
Latest COVID-19 vaccination arrangements 12-December-2023
CHP investigates cases of severe paediatric COVID-19 and influenza A infection 9-December-2023
Licence of day procedure centre cancelled 9-December-2023
Update on dengue fever 8-December-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 8-December-2023
Public urged not to buy or consume slimming products with undeclared controlled and banned drug ingredients (with photo) 8-December-2023
CHP investigates cluster of dengue fever involving imported cases 7-December-2023
DH's Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office organises Annual Training Programme on Tobacco Control 2023 (with photos) 7-December-2023
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in third quarter 2023 7-December-2023
CHP investigates Mycobacterium abscessus infection case 5-December-2023
CHP investigates suspected ciguatoxin poisoning case 5-December-2023
DH participates in WHO's IHR Exercise Crystal 2023 to enhance public health emergency preparedness and response (with photos) 5-December-2023
Government closely monitors situation of respiratory tract infection 4-December-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-December-2023
DH's Yau Ma Tei Integrated Treatment Centre commences operation 4-December-2023
Bars/restaurant premises convicted for aiding and abetting smoking offences 1-December-2023
Man sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 1-December-2023
Update on dengue fever 1-December-2023
DH's HIV Testing Service promotion vehicle launches today (with photos) 1-December-2023
Public urged to receive vaccination early prior to winter influenza season and heighten vigilance against respiratory tract infection 1-December-2023
Government announces arrival of new generation XBB vaccine 30-November-2023
CHP's designated Mpox vaccination centre to cease operation on December 1 28-November-2023
Exercise "Prehnite" tests Government's response against plague (with photos/video) 27-November-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 27-November-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 27-November-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 27-November-2023
DH initiates process to cancel licence of day procedure centre 25-November-2023
DH appeals for heightened vigilance against winter respiratory tract infection 24-November-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at special school 24-November-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in RCHE 24-November-2023
Update on dengue fever 24-November-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 21-November-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 20-November-2023
DH launches HIV Testing Service website 20-November-2023
CHP investigates imported case of Zika Virus Infection 17-November-2023
Update on dengue fever 17-November-2023
DH and HKMA urge proper use of antibiotics in support of World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (with photo) 17-November-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 16-November-2023
CHP investigates imported case of Zika Virus Infection 15-November-2023
DH investigates case of digitoxigenin poisoning and reports recall and investigation progress of one batch of herbal medicine labelled as "Rhizoma Bletillae" 14-November-2023
CHP investigates case of suspected mad honey poisoning 14-November-2023
World Diabetes Day heightens public vigilance against diabetes 14-November-2023
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tin Shui Wai 13-November-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 13-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 13-November-2023
CHP investigates case of mad honey poisoning 13-November-2023
Organ Donation Day 2023 celebration held today (with photos) 11-November-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 11-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 10-November-2023
Update on dengue fever 10-November-2023
CHP announces new confirmed melioidosis infection cases 10-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 9-November-2023
Government to launch Elderly Health Care Voucher Pilot Reward Scheme next Monday 9-November-2023
Director of Health views arrangement for Seasonal Influenza Vaccination School Outreach (with photos) 9-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 8-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 7-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 6-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 5-November-2023
DH follows up Field Safety Corrective Action notice by Olympus Hong Kong and China Limited 5-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 4-November-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 3-November-2023
Update on investigation of suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 3-November-2023
DH endorses recall of one batch of herbal medicine suspected to be confused with "Rhizoma Bletillae" by licensed Chinese herbal medicines wholesaler (with photo) 3-November-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 2-November-2023
CHP investigates suspected Mycobacterium abscessus infection cluster 2-November-2023
CHP announces end of summer influenza season 2-November-2023
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 1-November-2023
Director of Health meets delegation of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (with photos) 1-November-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 1-November-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 31-October-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 30-October-2023
World Stroke Day heightens public vigilance against stroke 29-October-2023
Case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection under CHP investigation 28-October-2023
Update on dengue fever 27-October-2023
"1+" mechanism for approval of new drugs to commence on November 1 26-October-2023
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of products with undeclared controlled and banned drug ingredient (with photo) 24-October-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 22-October-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 21-October-2023
DH conducts operation against waterpipe smoking in no smoking areas 20-October-2023
DH appeals for heightened vigilance against respiratory tract infection 20-October-2023
Update on dengue fever 20-October-2023
Case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection under CHP investigation 19-October-2023
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 19-October-2023
Woman arrested for illegal sale and possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products and Part 1 poisons (with photo) 18-October-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 16-October-2023
Director of Health attends WHO Western Pacific regional meeting (with photos) 16-October-2023
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccines 11-October-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Fanling 11-October-2023
Batch recall of PROSOME Enteric Coated Tablets 20mg (with photo) 10-October-2023
Walking Challenge under "10 000 Steps a Day" Campaign to be enrolled this Thursday 10-October-2023
Public encouraged to build inclusive society in support of World Mental Health Day 2023 10-October-2023
CHP investigates Legionnaires' disease case in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital and follows up its infection control measures 9-October-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 9-October-2023
Service suspension of Children Community Vaccination Centre and Private Clinic COVID-19 Community Vaccination Stations 8-October-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 6-October-2023
Update on dengue fever 6-October-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 6-October-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 6-October-2023
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Sheung Shui 6-October-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 6-October-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-October-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 5-October-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-October-2023
2023/24 seasonal influenza vaccination programmes to start tomorrow 4-October-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 4-October-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 3-October-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-October-2023
Man sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulation 3-October-2023
DH appeals to students to take measures to protect vision and enrol in annual health assessment service 3-October-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 3-October-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 2-October-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 1-October-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-September-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 29-September-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 29-September-2023
World Heart Day heightens public vigilance against cardiovascular diseases 29-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-September-2023
CHP investigates outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection and influenza A at schools/institution 28-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-September-2023
CHP investigates probable case of botulism 27-September-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 27-September-2023
Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases reviews use of pneumococcal vaccine in Hong Kong 27-September-2023
Heightened vigilance urged amid increasing activity of hand, foot and mouth disease 27-September-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) on Mainland 27-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-September-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 26-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-September-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 25-September-2023
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 25-September-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 25-September-2023
DH conducts joint operation with Police against waterpipe smoking in no smoking areas (with photo) 25-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 24-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-September-2023
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of slimming product with undeclared controlled drug ingredients including banned drug ingredient (with photo) 22-September-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 22-September-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 22-September-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 22-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-September-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 21-September-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential care home for persons with disabilities 21-September-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 21-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-September-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case 20-September-2023
CHP investigates two cases of severe paediatric influenza A infection 20-September-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 20-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 19-September-2023
CHP investigates suspected case of paralytic shellfish poisoning 18-September-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at two schools 18-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 18-September-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 15-September-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 15-September-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 15-September-2023
Mechanism of reportable events by private healthcare facilities extended to Day Procedure Centres 15-September-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 14-September-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 14-September-2023
CHP updates investigation into case of Legionnaires' disease in Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital 12-September-2023
CHP investigates suspected ciguatoxin poisoning case 11-September-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 11-September-2023
Update on dengue fever 11-September-2023
DH's service arrangements in Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club Polyclinic 10-September-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 9-September-2023
CHP appeals for heightened vigilance against melioidosis infection following extreme weather conditions 8-September-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 8-September-2023
DH investigates suspected illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine (with photo) 8-September-2023
Applications for 2024 Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination to open 8-September-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 7-September-2023
DH follows up on sentinel event of private hospital 6-September-2023
2023/24 seasonal influenza vaccination programmes to launch 6-September-2023
Director of Health calls on health and drug regulatory authorities of Mainland (with photos) 5-September-2023
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 5-September-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case 4-September-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 4-September-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 4-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 4-September-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 3-September-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 31-August-2023
15 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 31-August-2023
Update on dengue fever 31-August-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 31-August-2023
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 30-August-2023
Update on latest MERS situation in Saudi Arabia 30-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 29-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-August-2023
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in second quarter 2023 29-August-2023
CHP appeals to public to take precautionary measures against carbon monoxide poisoning 28-August-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential care home for persons with disabilities 28-August-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 28-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-August-2023
CHP investigates suspected puffer fish poisoning case 28-August-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 25-August-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 25-August-2023
CHP investigates imported case of measles infection 25-August-2023
Update on dengue fever 25-August-2023
Overview of tuberculosis in Hong Kong educational institutions in first half of 2023 25-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case and urges public to maintain vigilance against risk of infection 24-August-2023
Hong Kong enters summer influenza season 24-August-2023
CHP appeals to public to take precautionary measures against carbon monoxide poisoning 23-August-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in hospital 23-August-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 23-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-August-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential care home for persons with disabilities 22-August-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 22-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 21-August-2023
CHP investigates case of suspected neurotoxic shellfish poisoning 21-August-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 18-August-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to calcium oxalate raphide 18-August-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 18-August-2023
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 18-August-2023
DH and HKSTP sign MOU to drive digital transformation in public health (with photos) 18-August-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential care home for persons with disabilities 18-August-2023
Government elaborates on Mpox control strategy in Hong Kong and urges public to maintain vigilance against Mpox 18-August-2023
Update on dengue fever 18-August-2023
Results of Pharmacist Registration Examinations June 2023 announced 18-August-2023
DH endorses recall of Chinese herbal medicines contaminated with solanaceous alkaloids by licensed Chinese herbal medicines wholesaler (with photo) 17-August-2023
CHP investigates imported case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 17-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 17-August-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 16-August-2023
DH's organ donation promotion vehicle launched today (with photos) 16-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-August-2023
DH investigates two cases of solanaceous alkaloid poisoning 15-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 15-August-2023
Public urged not to buy or use topical product containing undeclared controlled drug ingredients (with photo) 15-August-2023
CHP closely monitors three plague cases in Inner Mongolia 15-August-2023
Recall of three Apo-Acyclovir products and Apo-Amitriptyline tablets due to presence of impurity (with photos) 14-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 14-August-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 14-August-2023
Arrangements for annual health assessment services at DH's Student Health Service Centres during 2023/24 school year 14-August-2023
Chai Wan Families Clinic to suspend service 14-August-2023
Update on dengue fever 11-August-2023
Suspected case of raw bamboo shoot poisoning under CHP investigation 10-August-2023
Public urged to stay vigilant against COVID-19 and influenza 10-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 10-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case linked with previous confirmed case 9-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-August-2023
DH alerts public to fake organ donation social media page 8-August-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential care home for the elderly 8-August-2023
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 8-August-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 8-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-August-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 7-August-2023
Two women arrested for suspected illegal sale and/or possession of virility product with undeclared controlled drug ingredient (with photo) 7-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 7-August-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 7-August-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 7-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 7-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-August-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 4-August-2023
Update on dengue fever 4-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 4-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 3-August-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 2-August-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 2-August-2023
41 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 1-August-2023
CHP follows up on cluster of Candida auris carrier cases 1-August-2023
Evening dental services of Wan Chai Dental Clinic of DH to be suspended from tomorrow 31-July-2023
CHP investigates three confirmed Mpox cases 29-July-2023
CHP investigates confirmed case of botulism 28-July-2023
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 28-July-2023
World Breastfeeding Week 2023 calls for community collaboration to support breastfeeding (with photos) 28-July-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 28-July-2023
Update on dengue fever 28-July-2023
DH reminds people at higher infection risk to get tested for hepatitis B 28-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 28-July-2023
DH investigates case of undeclared Western drug ingredients detected in cream product prescribed by listed Chinese medicine practitioner (with photo) 27-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-July-2023
New designated Mpox vaccination centre set up by CHP 26-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 26-July-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 25-July-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in RCHE 25-July-2023
Update on latest MERS situation in UAE 25-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-July-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 24-July-2023
Enhancement of Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme to allow shared use of health care vouchers between spouses to launch this Friday 24-July-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 24-July-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 24-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 24-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 23-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-July-2023
Update on dengue fever 21-July-2023
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 21-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-July-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Fanling 20-July-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 20-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 20-July-2023
DH releases Thematic Report on Iodine Status (Population Health Survey 2020-22) 20-July-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 19-July-2023
CHP investigates two confirmed Mpox cases 18-July-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 18-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 16-July-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 15-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 15-July-2023
Update on dengue fever 14-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 14-July-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 13-July-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 13-July-2023
Public urged to heighten vigilance against influenza 13-July-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in RCHD 13-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 12-July-2023
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in residential child care centre in Causeway Bay 11-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 11-July-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 10-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 10-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-July-2023
DH reports incident of loss of student information 7-July-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 7-July-2023
Update on dengue fever 7-July-2023
Deregistration of pharmaceutical products containing pholcodine effective from January 1 next year 7-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 7-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 6-July-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 5-July-2023
Heightened vigilance urged amid increasing activity of hand, foot and mouth disease 5-July-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 5-July-2023
Man jailed for illegal sale and possession of alternative smoking products, unregistered pharmaceutical products and Part I poison 3-July-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Tai Po 3-July-2023
24 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 3-July-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 3-July-2023
Centralised Organ Donation Register system enhanced to facilitate public registration 3-July-2023
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in residential child care centre in Mong Kok 3-July-2023
Evening dental services of three DH dental clinics to be suspended tomorrow 3-July-2023
Update on dengue fever 30-June-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 30-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-June-2023
CHP announces investigation progress of suspected food poisoning cluster related to restaurant in Hung Hom 29-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Sham Shui Po 29-June-2023
DH to promote "Whole School, Whole Health" (with photos) 29-June-2023
DH investigates suspected illegal possession and sale of unregistered pharmaceutical products (with photo) 29-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-June-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 28-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Kowloon City 28-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre 27-June-2023
DH supports WHO's technical consultation on public health and social measures (with photo) 27-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 27-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 26-June-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 26-June-2023
DH Social Hygiene Service arrangement 26-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 25-June-2023
Update on dengue fever 23-June-2023
Public encouraged to stay physically active in support of Olympic Day 2023 23-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-June-2023
Heightened vigilance urged amid increase in acute gastroenteritis activity 21-June-2023
Man arrested for illegal sale and possession of unregistered pharmaceutical products, Part 1 poisons and antibiotics (with photo) 21-June-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 21-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 21-June-2023
CHP follows up on cluster of Candida auris carrier cases 20-June-2023
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 19-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Mong Kok 19-June-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 19-June-2023
Update on investigation into case of Legionnaires' disease in United Christian Hospital 16-June-2023
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 16-June-2023
Update on dengue fever 16-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Wong Tai Sin 15-June-2023
DH steps up organ donation registration promotion in 18 districts 15-June-2023
Alert Response Level of Ebola Virus Disease and Zika Virus Infection preparedness plans stand down 15-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Kennedy Town 14-June-2023
CHP appeals to public to take precautionary measures against carbon monoxide and pesticide poisoning 13-June-2023
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreak in residential child care centre in Causeway Bay 13-June-2023
Suspected case of ginkgo seed poisoning under CHP investigation 13-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 13-June-2023
DH conducts joint operation with Police against smoking in no smoking areas 12-June-2023
CHP investigates suspected case of paralytic shellfish poisoning 12-June-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 12-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 12-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 10-June-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 9-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre 9-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Shatin 9-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 9-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Kwun Tong 8-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 8-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O 7-June-2023
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in first quarter of 2023 6-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Sha Tin 5-June-2023
DH investigates suspected illegal possession of unregistered proprietary Chinese medicine (with photo) 5-June-2023
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 5-June-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 5-June-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 5-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 4-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 3-June-2023
DH investigates case of pulmonary embolism following injection of hyaluronic acid 2-June-2023
Update on dengue fever 2-June-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 2-June-2023
Three persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 1-June-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at residential child care centre in Mong Kok 1-June-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in hospital 31-May-2023
DH launches Quit in June campaign in support of World No Tobacco Day (with photos) 31-May-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 31-May-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 30-May-2023
CHP investigates two outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis at kindergartens 29-May-2023
CHP investigates hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks in two child care centres 29-May-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 29-May-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 29-May-2023
DH calls on public to continue support for organ donation 28-May-2023
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 26-May-2023
CHP follows up on cluster of Candida auris carrier cases 25-May-2023
Update on dengue fever 25-May-2023
CHP announces end of influenza season 25-May-2023
15 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 25-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Wan Chai 22-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 22-May-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 22-May-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather 22-May-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster (with photo) 19-May-2023
CHP acknowledges WHO's statement on antigen composition of COVID-19 vaccines 19-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten-cum-child care centre 18-May-2023
11 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 18-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 17-May-2023
World Hypertension Day enhances public awareness on hypertension 17-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 16-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Tseung Kwan O 15-May-2023
Pamela Youde Child Assessment Centre (Kwun Tong) to resume service tomorrow 15-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre 15-May-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 15-May-2023
CHP follows up on case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus (with photos) 12-May-2023
Pamela Youde Child Assessment Centre (Kwun Tong) to suspend service 12-May-2023
Government's response on arrangement of extending shelf life of COVID-19 oral drugs 12-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Wan Chai 12-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 12-May-2023
Recognising nurses' contribution on International Nurses Day 2023 (with photos) 12-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 11-May-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 11-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Tai Po 11-May-2023
22 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 11-May-2023
CHP investigates case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 10-May-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 8-May-2023
DH conducts joint operation with Police against waterpipe smoking in no smoking areas (with photos) 6-May-2023
Nine persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 4-May-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 4-May-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 4-May-2023
Public urged again to receive seasonal influenza vaccination early 4-May-2023
CHP investigates imported case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 2-May-2023
Public urged to heighten vigilance against Mpox 2-May-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 2-May-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case linked with previous confirmed case 1-May-2023
Service arrangements of Mona Fong Dental Clinic of DH 1-May-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case 29-April-2023
Chai Wan Special Assessment Centre resumed operation 28-April-2023
Update on dengue fever 28-April-2023
13 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 27-April-2023
Coverage of Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme to extend to include four categories of healthcare profession under Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions 27-April-2023
AIDS hotline service to be suspended 27-April-2023
Paediatric formulation of Comirnaty vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 26-April-2023
DH releases Population Health Survey Report (Part II) 26-April-2023
CHP investigates two cases of severe paediatric influenza A infection 25-April-2023
Amount of COVID-19 oral drugs requested by private doctors via online platform adjusted 24-April-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 24-April-2023
Chai Wan Special Assessment Centre to suspend service 21-April-2023
CHP investigates imported Mpox case 21-April-2023
Update on dengue fever 21-April-2023
Tripartite meeting strengthens co-operation against communicable diseases (with photos) 21-April-2023
CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case related to suspected imported case 20-April-2023
17 persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 20-April-2023
Woman arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of slimming product with undeclared controlled and banned drug ingredient (with photo) 20-April-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at secondary school 19-April-2023
Scientific Committee on Vaccine Preventable Diseases issues recommendations on seasonal influenza vaccination for 2023-24 season in Hong Kong 19-April-2023
Heightened vigilance against COVID-19 and influenza urged 18-April-2023
CHP investigates case of Legionnaires' disease in hospital 17-April-2023
CHP follows up on two clusters of Candida auris carrier cases 14-April-2023
CHP announces two new confirmed melioidosis infection cases over past week 14-April-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning case related to calcium oxalate raphide 13-April-2023
Thirteen persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 13-April-2023
Public urged to stay vigilant against antibiotic resistance and use antibiotics properly 13-April-2023
Overall supply of flu antivirals in Hong Kong remains stable 11-April-2023
CHP investigates imported case of measles infection 11-April-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 11-April-2023
Hong Kong enters influenza season 6-April-2023
Nine persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 6-April-2023
CHP investigates suspected case of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning 5-April-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 3-April-2023
DH investigates and follows up Comirnaty vaccine incident at UMP Medical Centre 31-March-2023
DH announces lead door detached incident at Fanling School Dental Clinic 30-March-2023
Eight persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 30-March-2023
Scientific Committees under CHP update consensus interim recommendations on use of COVID-19 vaccine booster in 2023 29-March-2023
DH announces window falling incident at Tuen Mun Wu Hong Maternal and Child Health Centre 29-March-2023
DH investigates Comirnaty bivalent vaccine incident at medical centre of Quality HealthCare 29-March-2023
CHP follows up clusters of Candida auris carrier cases in public hospitals 29-March-2023
DH introduces human papillomavirus testing and calls on public to undergo regular cervical cancer screening 29-March-2023
DH reminds public and traders not to display smoking product advertisement 28-March-2023
CHP investigates suspected ciguatoxin poisoning case 28-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten 28-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten in Kwai Chung 27-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at primary school 27-March-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 24-March-2023
Public urged to work together to fight against tuberculosis 24-March-2023
Public urged to heighten vigilance against influenza 23-March-2023
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 22-March-2023
Heightened vigilance urged amid increase in acute gastroenteritis activity 22-March-2023
DH reminds public not to give or resell prescribed drugs to others 22-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Tuen Mun 21-March-2023
Public urged to receive seasonal influenza vaccination early 21-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten-cum-child care centre 21-March-2023
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 21-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten-cum-child care centre 20-March-2023
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 20-March-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 20-March-2023
DH calls on public to look after their oral health in support of World Oral Health Day 20-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at elderly home in Tsing Yi 17-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten 17-March-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 17-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Stanley 16-March-2023
Six persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 16-March-2023
Man sentenced for possessing alternative smoking products for sale 15-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection at two schools 15-March-2023
Four persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 15-March-2023
Five persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 14-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at secondary school in Kwai Chung 13-March-2023
Three men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 13-March-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 13-March-2023
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 10-March-2023
Four men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 9-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection at two schools 9-March-2023
Three persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 8-March-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) in Mainland 8-March-2023
DH announces inspection of false ceiling at CHP Infection Control Branch working room 7-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten 7-March-2023
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 7-March-2023
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 7-March-2023
CHP reviews local HIV/AIDS situation in 2022 7-March-2023
Two women sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 6-March-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 6-March-2023
Public urged to stay vigilant against obesity in support of World Obesity Day 4-March-2023
CHP investigates incident of measles outreach vaccination services at school 3-March-2023
CHP reports latest investigation of outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Kowloon Tong 3-March-2023
Results of Pharmacist Registration Examinations December 2022 announced 3-March-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 3-March-2023
Five persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 2-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre 2-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at primary school in Kowloon Tong 2-March-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten 1-March-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 1-March-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 1-March-2023
Recall of Chinese herbal medicines exceeding limits for aflatoxins 28-February-2023
Government reminds public not to resell or provide to others COVID-19 oral drugs 28-February-2023
Five persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 28-February-2023
Overview of tuberculosis in Hong Kong educational institutions in second half of 2022 28-February-2023
DH alerts public on case of silver poisoning (with photos) 27-February-2023
Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination 27-February-2023
Public urged not to buy or consume product containing undeclared controlled ingredient (with photo) 27-February-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at residential child care centre 27-February-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 27-February-2023
DH follows up preliminary investigation result from local supplier of surgical lights 25-February-2023
"10 000 Steps a Day" Walking Challenge Prize Presentation Ceremony cum Carnival held to promote health benefits of walking (with photos) 25-February-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at kindergarten-cum-child care centre 24-February-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 24-February-2023
Update on dengue fever 24-February-2023
DH hosts Standing Committee Meeting and International Symposium of Western Pacific Regional Forum for the Harmonization of Herbal Medicines (with photos) 23-February-2023
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 23-February-2023
CHP investigates outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection at two schools and appeals for heightened vigilance against infection 22-February-2023
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 22-February-2023
Five persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 21-February-2023
CHP appeals to public to take precautionary measures against carbon monoxide poisoning 20-February-2023
CHP investigates outbreaks of upper respiratory tract infection at two kindergartens 20-February-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Yuen Long District 20-February-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 20-February-2023
DH clinics service arrangements 20-February-2023
Three persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 17-February-2023
Update on dengue fever 17-February-2023
Government reminds public of cessation of community isolation facilities admission application from February 22 17-February-2023
CHP investigates case of human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus 16-February-2023
Two men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 16-February-2023
Five persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 15-February-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 15-February-2023
Three women sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 14-February-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection at special school 14-February-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 14-February-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 13-February-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 13-February-2023
CHP urges public again not to use a whitening cream product suspected to contain excessive mercury content (with photo) 10-February-2023
Update on dengue fever 10-February-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing for Certain Persons) Regulation 9-February-2023
Three men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 9-February-2023
Update on latest MERS situation in Oman 9-February-2023
Case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection under CHP investigation 8-February-2023
CHP investigates case of invasive meningococcal infection 8-February-2023
Four persons arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of unregistered COVID-19 oral drugs (with photos) 8-February-2023
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 8-February-2023
Five persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 7-February-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 7-February-2023
Three persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 6-February-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 6-February-2023
CHP investigates outbreak of acute gastroenteritis at kindergarten-cum-child care centre in Wong Tai Sin District 6-February-2023
CHP investigates imported Mpox case 4-February-2023
Public urged to lead healthy lifestyle in support of World Cancer Day 2023 4-February-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 3-February-2023
Update on dengue fever 3-February-2023
CHP investigates case of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection 3-February-2023
DH's San Po Kong Elderly Health Centre and Robert Black Maternal and Child Health Centre to resume service 3-February-2023
Three persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 2-February-2023
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 2-February-2023
Woman sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 1-February-2023
CHP investigates two suspected food poisoning clusters 1-February-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 31-January-2023
Two men sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 31-January-2023
Man sentenced for breaching compulsory quarantine order 30-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 30-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 449 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 723 cases by RATs as well as 111 imported cases 29-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 29-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 493 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 869 cases by RATs as well as 118 imported cases 28-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 28-January-2023
Government reminds public of cancellation of issuing isolation orders from January 30 onwards 27-January-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 27-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 455 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 835 cases by RATs as well as 45 imported cases 27-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 27-January-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 26-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 365 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 972 cases by RATs as well as 64 imported cases 26-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 26-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 481 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 784 cases by RATs as well as 30 imported cases 25-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 455 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 495 cases by RATs as well as 37 imported cases 24-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 24-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 486 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 1 744 cases by RATs as well as 41 imported cases 23-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 638 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 038 cases by RATs as well as 61 imported cases 22-January-2023
Latest shipment of Comirnaty bivalent vaccine arrives in Hong Kong 21-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 740 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 680 cases by RATs as well as 87 imported cases 21-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 822 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 874 cases by RATs as well as 93 imported cases 20-January-2023
Service adjustment for Mpox vaccination 20-January-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 20-January-2023
Eight persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 19-January-2023
Government cancels arrangement of issuing isolation orders 19-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 832 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 061 cases by RATs as well as 122 imported cases 19-January-2023
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 18-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 905 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 779 cases by RATs as well as 109 imported cases 18-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 18-January-2023
Four persons sentenced for violating anti-epidemic regulations 17-January-2023
CHP investigates suspected food poisoning cluster 17-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 846 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 2 898 cases by RATs as well as 99 imported cases 17-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 17-January-2023
Two women sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 16-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 026 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 3 503 cases by RATs as well as 124 imported cases 16-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 16-January-2023
CHP reminds public on precautions against cold weather 15-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 187 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 4 904 cases by RATs as well as 170 imported cases 15-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 393 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 170 cases by RATs as well as 186 imported cases 14-January-2023
CHP investigates case of severe paediatric influenza A infection 14-January-2023
Update on dengue fever 13-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 349 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 6 683 cases by RATs as well as 228 imported cases 13-January-2023
Supply of medicine containing paracetamol and COVID-19 oral drugs 13-January-2023
Government adjusts evaluation criteria for COVID-19 nucleic acid test results 13-January-2023
CHP announces one new confirmed melioidosis infection case over past week 13-January-2023
Response to media enquiries about patients reselling COVID-19 oral drugs illegally 12-January-2023
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 12-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 597 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 319 cases by RATs as well as 292 imported cases 12-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 815 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 202 cases by RATs as well as 262 imported cases 11-January-2023
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale of unregistered COVID-19 oral drug through social media platform (with photo) 11-January-2023
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 10-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 1 729 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 7 423 cases by RATs as well as 227 imported cases 10-January-2023
Woman sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 9-January-2023
Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease 9-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 024 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 9 294 cases by RATs as well as 323 imported cases 9-January-2023
Yaumatei Maternal and Child Health Centre to resume operation next Monday 9-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 393 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 11 289 cases by RATs as well as 431 imported cases 8-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 293 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 13 048 cases by RATs as well as 509 imported cases 7-January-2023
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale of unregistered COVID-19 oral drug (with photo) 7-January-2023
Man arrested for suspected illegal sale of unregistered COVID-19 oral drug (with photo) 6-January-2023
CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland 6-January-2023
Update on dengue fever 6-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 649 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 16 878 cases by RATs as well as 195 imported cases 6-January-2023
Vigilance and prevention against cervical cancer urged in Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 6-January-2023
Case of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection under CHP investigation 5-January-2023
Four persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 5-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 040 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 15 218 cases by RATs as well as 164 imported cases 5-January-2023
Man sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 4-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 094 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 12 928 cases by RATs as well as 401 imported cases 4-January-2023
CHP investigates three suspected food poisoning clusters 3-January-2023
Two persons sentenced for violating Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation 3-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 386 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 13 476 cases by RATs as well as 324 imported cases 3-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 2 737 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 17 126 cases by RATs as well as 367 imported cases 2-January-2023
CHP investigates locally acquired SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 3 554 cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests and 19 481 cases by RATs as well as 326 imported cases 1-January-2023

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