[104][105], Since the outbreak, the availability of a significant number of products including toilet paper, face masks and disinfectant products (such as alcohol and bleach) came under pressure across the city. Screening was tightened at airports and train stations with connections to Wuhan. [6] In late November 2020 the city entered a fourth wave, called "severe" by Chief Executive Carrie Lam. Prior to 8 July, sea and aircrew members were exempt from testing and quarantine. A cook in a restaurant confirmed positive on 5 July;[6] a person from Ping Shek Estate and a nurse from a nearby clinic were diagnosed with the coronavirus the following day. Hong Kong Holds Scaled-Down Lunar New Year Fairs Amid COVID-19, China Crackdown By Reuters , Wire Service Content Feb. 11, 2021 By Reuters , … Latest news on the coronavirus, which has killed millions during a global pandemic. Therefore, the government is confident to continue to relax gradually. Hong Kong began administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to the public, kicking off its program offering free vaccinations to all 7.5 million residents By … Hong Kong says death of chronically ill man not directly linked to Covid-19 vaccine Hong Kong on Monday recorded nine new infections, of which six are local and three are imported. As of 10 March 2021, Hong Kong had 11,129 confirmed cases (including 1 probable case, no. The 11th case was a 39-year-old woman who lived and worked in Hong Kong – the daughter of the 9th and 10th (couple from Wuhan) cases. [99] The evening of 2 February saw three further unannounced lockdowns, in Jordan, Sham Shui Po, and Tin Shui Wai; of about 2,170 tests, one in Jordan was positive. The city … [58], On 20 March, Hong Kong recorded 48 new coronavirus infections, the biggest daily tally since testing began, bringing the total to 256 confirmed cases. Medical centre in Israel finds Pfizer 75% effective after one dose According to data released by Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer in Israel, coronavirus infections decreased by 75 per cent after the first dose of Pfizer vaccine, reports Jerusalem Post. Get full coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic including the latest news, analysis, advice and explainers from across the UK and around the world. The new COVID-19 variant remains undetected in the Philippines, the Department of Health said today, despite Hong Kong authorities’ announcement that it had found a passenger from Manila who tested positive for the more infectious strain. [131] On 3 February, the government closed all but four border crossings – the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, Shenzhen Bay Port, the international airport, and the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal – and introduced further quarantine measures, but still refused closing the border with China. VICTORIA — Call centres open today across British Columbia to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments for some of the province's most elderly residents. [40], On 28 January, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam announced the suspension of high-speed rail service between Hong Kong and mainland China from 30 January, a halving of all cross-border ferry services[41][42] and flights from mainland China, cross-border bus services would also be reduced. [77], The growth in the number of patients during the week to 25 July put pressure on isolation facilities in public hospitals, which were reported to be running close to maximum capacity. On 30 January, his conditions worsened and he tested positive for the coronavirus. Since then, the authorities require sea and aircrew members to produce negative COVID-19 test results before coming to the city. The government has also relaxed the restrictions that currently apply to certain listed premises, including restrictions on wearing masks and group arrangements in fitness centers and sports premises. [78] That day, the government announced a raft of measures hoping to slow the spread: civil servants are to work from home and only emergency and essential public services will remain open; eat-in restaurants will be banned from 6pm to 5am, and mask-wearing in indoor public places is henceforth mandatory. The third case was a 62-year-old woman that had arrived to Hong Kong with her husband. The department will also strengthen law enforcement with other departments and take actions against illegal food premises. [1] 79), with 10,675 recoveries, 212 in hospital and 203 deaths as well as 14 critical cases. [90] (https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202011/27/P2020112700715.htm), On 25 December, Hong Kong extended the compulsory quarantine in designated quarantine hotels, for all arrivals having stayed outside China at any time during the past 21 days. Gabriel Leung, member of an expert panel on the viral outbreak, warned the public about letting down their vigilance prematurely as Hong Kong was at the "highest risk" since the start of the pandemic. The patient was suffering from chronic and respiratory diseases, according to a statement by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong, where he was admitted after receiving the vaccination. [69], On 5 May, Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that the cap on public gatherings would be raised from four to eight people, and that a number of businesses including beauty salons and gyms would be allowed to reopen subject to precautions. Bars, pubs and catering premises selling or supplying alcohol can be reopened, but the number of customers shall not exceed half the number of seats on the premises, and no more than two persons sitting at the same table. [125], The Hong Kong Government refused to close all the borders with the mainland to reduce the risk of the virus entering Hong Kong, opting instead for progressive partial closures in response to increasing public pressure. The disinfectant is encapsulated in heat-sensitive polymers and released when there is human contact with a surface such as a handrail or elevator button. Over 40,000 people in Hong Kong have received the vaccine since Friday, when the vaccination drive began. 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Estimated R number. [125][126], The media reported that Macau police searched 86 hotels and deported about 150 visitors from Hubei and put 4 into voluntary quarantine, whereas immigration officers in Hong Kong checked 110 hotels, and only took down details of the 15 travellers identified as being from Hubei because none showed symptoms of Covid. Sophia Chan pointed out that the virus will not disappear before effective vaccines appear. The users of the health code scheme will be able to travel between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau without going through the quarantine procedure, as they can simply present their health code which contains their nucleic acid test result. [95] An overnight lockdown from 7:00 p.m. on 31 January at a housing estate in Lam Tin saw more than 400 residents being tested, with no positive cases found. Two People Die After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine In HK, Japan. [6] Many Hongkongers believe the increase in cases is due to people who have entered the city from abroad without having been subjected to quarantine, and have appealed to the government to end the exemptions. Hong Kong has reported 10,711 cases of Covid-19 and 189 deaths. HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong began administering its first COVID-19 vaccines to the public Friday, kicking off its program offering free vaccinations to all 7.5 million residents. COVID-19 in HK The designated website gives accurate and first-hand information about COVID-19 vaccines procured by the Government and the vaccination programme as well as clarifies false information through text, infographics and … [106] An ongoing period of panic buying has also caused many stores to be cleared of non-medical products such as bottled water, vegetables, and rice. The couple attempted to escape from Prince of Wales Hospital after learning that they would have to be quarantined, but failed when the police were called. HONG KONG: Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday (Mar 2) reported the death of a chronically ill man, two days after he received a COVID-19 vaccine and … [36], On 24 January, health authorities confirmed three more cases, all of the patients had come from Wuhan. All returning residents from the United States, the UK, and continental Europe were required to go through enhanced screening and submit saliva sample for COVID-19 testing. [25] Following the emergence of three cases of local transmission, the government extended its coronavirus social distancing measures by 14 days, to 4 June, affecting the annual commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre in Victoria Park. The Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan said at a press conference today that the epidemic has continued to ease and gradually stabilized. [113] An increase in mask production by Correctional Services Industries from 1.8 million to 2.5 million units a month is planned. Covid-19: Gov’t seeks HK$1 billion for vaccine indemnity fund as China’s Sinovac jabs set to arrive in Hong Kong ... BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine, ... Top stories today. [108] In addition to toilet paper, flour became oversold as citizens took up home baking. She developed symptoms on 28 January after sending her parents to hospital. Coronavirus: Hong Kong reports no new cases of Covid-19 for second day in a row, as government announces HK$111 million in research funding Number of infections in … The same day, a 56-year-old man from Ma On Shan, who had visited Wuhan in the previous week, also tested positive. Global health authorities have praised the fast development … (To watch the full press briefing with sign language interpretation, click here.). [91] This made Hong Kong have the longest hotel quarantine in the world. news.gov.hk homepage from Hong Kong's Information Services Department Toggle Light Mode Toggle Tools Menu Toggle Navigation Menu Furthermore, its proximity to China and its millions of mainland visitors annually would make it vulnerable. [76] A notable cluster of 44 patients linked to a home for the elderly emerged; Tsz Wan Shan district also recorded more than 150 cases. [33] The Hong Kong Tourism Board cancelled the Lunar New Year Cup and a four-day Lunar New Year carnival, citing concerns over the virus outbreak. [142][143] Moreover, there are suggestions from the pro-establishment camp that all Hong Kong citizens should be required to install a health code app to enter public areas such as restaurants. District Building Name Related Confirmed / Probable Case(s) Kowloon City Block 5, Kent Court 10850 [26][27], Upon learning of the outbreak, the government required disclosure by those who had been to wet markets in Wuhan. A four-person limit per table at restaurants, which were also required to seat only a maximum of half of their capacity, was reimposed. Today's Paper. [125][126] From the outset, Macau demonstrated a faster and better coordinated response, introduced firm measures to limit the flow of people from mainland China, and implemented comprehensive collection and effective usage of big data. Stand together against the novel coronavirus outbreak in Hong Kong. UPS pilots try rapid COVID tests to avoid Hong Kong quarant i nes Hong Kong quarantine disrupts FedEx, Cathay Pacific cre w s and cargo UPS pilots want more COVID testing as infections spike The 9th and 10th cases consisted of a couple from Wuhan in their 70s who had arrived in Hong Kong on board Cathay Dragon KA853 on 22 January, and checked into a hotel in West Kowloon on the same day. Measures agreed to at the end of November came in force on 2 December: along with other measures, face-to-face classes were suspended until at least the new year, and restaurants were ordered to introduce a two-person limit per table and to close at 10:00 p.m. [2] Some experts now believe the habit of wearing masks in public since the SARS epidemic of 2003 may have helped keep its confirmed infections at 845, with four deaths, by the beginning of April. Its numbers to watch are stable. Distance measures to the extent of June. Transiting through Hong Kong was no longer allowed either. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. By Danielle Ong 03/03/21 AT 12:34 AM. [123], In a study published in April 2020 in the Lancet, the authors expressed their belief that border restrictions, quarantine and isolation, social distancing, and behavioural changes such as wearing masks likely all played a part in the containment of the disease up to the end of March. Desperate citizens took to chasing supplies across town, rushing to any store where they may be available, and many pharmacies had long queues forming outside; some would queue overnight despite advice from stores. [7] Measures taken in response included a suspension of school classroom teaching until the end of the year, and an order for restaurants to seat only two persons per table and close at 10:00 p.m. taking effect on 2 December;[8] a further tightening of restrictions saw, among other measures, the closing time of restaurants preponed to 6:00 p.m. starting from 10 December, and a mandate for authorities to order partial lockdowns in locations with multiple cases of COVID-19 until all residents were tested. View the latest COVID-19 restrictions for passengers travelling to Hong Kong. The Department of Health said the man developed acute breathing difficulties and died on Feb. 28. FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 26, 2021 file photo, people line up to receive China's Sinovac COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine at a community vaccination center in Hong Kong. ST. JOHN'S, N.L. The government deployed roughly 3,000 personnel from police and other departments. The extension comes as the number of Covid-19 infections climbed back into triple digits. Carrie Lam announced that she had requested help from mainland health authorities, and that testing capacity would be increased with their help; areas of AsiaWorld-Expo would be upgraded to serve as a "mobile cabin hospital". A newly built housing block in Fanling in Hong Kong's New Territories that was earmarked as a quarantine facility for people who may have been exposed to Wuhan coronavirus, was fire-bombed. Hong Kong reported nine new Covid-19 cases on Monday, six of which were locally acquired. We provide hygiene tips, high-risk area, A&E waiting time, lists of blacklisted pharmacies, and more. Key COVID-19 numbers in the Ottawa area today Ottawa Public Health recorded 57 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday and one more death. They had visited multiple restaurants at the hotel, the Elements mall, the Ritz Carlton. It ended in a government U-turn after 48 hours. [70], By 30 May, a total of sixteen passengers arriving in Hong Kong from Pakistan on Qatar Airways flight QR818 on 28 May had tested positive. [1], On 23 January, the Hong Kong government designated the Lady MacLehose Holiday Village in Sai Kung as a quarantine centre. [101], By 10 February 2021 there had been 25 lockdowns imposed, with four of them yielding positive cases. "The airline has to do deep cleaning [on its planes] and make sure it won’t happen again on future flights before they can be resumed."[86]. [6], A total of 108 new cases were confirmed on 19 July – the highest since March: 83 cases were local in origin, while 25 were imported. [125] Macau's entry bans on Hubei residents, and those who had visited the province 14 days before their arrival in Macau, was similar to Hong Kong's ban on the surface, but the Macau authorities' demanding official medical certification of infection-free status brought down visitor numbers more sharply because such certificates are hard to obtain. [42] All government employees (except those providing essential/emergency services) were instructed to work from home. The board of its local subsidiary consisted of three people, none of whom was a qualified laboratory clinician and was thus not compliant with Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance (Cap 359). [138][139] Since the first week of August, prior to the arrival of the mainland testing team, the city has been rife with rumours that the team was being sent to obtain DNA from residents through the tests and used for surveillance purposes. As at 4pm today, a total of 34 922 calls were received. The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 1.54 crores today, says Union Health Ministry 09:25 PM Govt nets Rs 77,815 cr in spectrum auction; Jio top buyer with Rs 57,122 cr [61], On 25 March, Hong Kong closed its border to all incoming nonresidents arriving from overseas. This is the second vaccine to have been approved in the country after Pfizer, reports Al Jazeera. The latest ban on dining in restaurants is from 0:00 to 4:59 am, the number of customers in catering premises shall not exceed half the number of seats in the premises and the maximum four people sitting at the same table shall remain unchanged. [13][14] The economy of the city has been reeling under the effects of the unrest, as the number of mainland visitors fell and business confidence suffered, and the city slipped into recession. [57], As of 2 March, Hong Kong had reached 100 confirmed cases. [111], In early February, after CSI masks appeared in the local marketplace, the government was called to account for the supplies of masks manufactured by inmates in local prisons under the aegis of the Correctional Services Industries. [100] On the night of 3 to 4 February, three lockdowns in Chai Wan, Tuen Mun and To Kwa Wan yielded one preliminary positive case, in Tuen Mun, among around 2,548 residents tested. The hotline operates from 8am to midnight daily. NBC News has designed a tool that tells you everything you need to know about getting a Covid … [140][141] China's building of a DNA database and its use and biometric surveillance were of great concern to human rights activists,[138][140] as was the fact that one of the contractors is on a US government blacklist for taking DNA for surveillance purposes. [28] Although Wuhan health authorities said there was "no obvious evidence" of human-to-human transmission of the then-unidentified virus, University of Hong Kong infectious diseases expert Dr Ho Pak-leung suspected such transmission had happened among cases in Wuhan, and urged "the most stringent" precautionary measures. [132], Neglected categories of arrivals in Hong Kong were said by experts to be responsible for imported COVID-19 infections between 8 and 21 July – 34 cases (30 per cent) were sea or aircrew members, and 28 (25 percent) were domestic helpers. [127] Medical experts had demanded mandatory health declarations at all borders and ports but they were initially rejected. "The fact 11 passengers tested positive on the same flight shows the lab tests back in India are not very reliable," a government source said. 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[129], Facing continued pressure from strikers and from all parties across the political divide, Lam announced a raft of measures including six further border closures on 30 January. As for the number of people gathered in groups in public places, the maximum number of people is four, and the requirement to wear masks in public transport and public places also continues to take effect. [28], The HK government declared a "serious response level" to the virus outbreak centred on Wuhan on 4 January, when Hong Kong announced eight suspected cases; the eight cases turned out negative for the disease from Wuhan. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to the near-total closures of schools, universities and colleges.. The number of people allowed to use a single table in restaurants and catering facilities was likewise increased from four to eight. [94] A 12-hour lockdown imposed on a building in North Point on 29 January did not yield any new positive cases in around 475 tests, but was defended by Chief Executive Lam as having been "necessary". The Government has expanded the specified area in Jordan and added the new Yau Ma Tei/Mong Kok and Hung Hom specified areas. The 63-year-old man was inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 26 at a government-designated vaccination site and developed shortness of breath two days later on Feb. 28. The Ombudsman on Thursday called on the government to play the role of gatekeeper properly to guard against possible fake Covid-19 vaccines. Of these cases, 36 had a travel history. Share this story Covid ... More on this in Hong Kong Today; Teachers, drivers and others get vaccine priority. [127], On 28 January, Lam announced that the high-speed rail link with mainland China, and all cross-border ferry services, would be suspended starting two days later. [117] In the view of the third wave, the Education Bureau suspended schools again from the start of the new academic Year until mid-late September. The government denied suggestions that the extension was aimed at interfering with the commemoration, saying the decision was made in accordance with its extension policy. Among them, the dine-in time of restaurants was extended to midnight, and bars, pubs and some listed premises that were not open earlier could be reopened. He tested positive for the virus and was hospitalised in Princess Margaret Hospital, Kowloon. Hong Kong’s government is locking down whole residential blocks overnight without issuing prior warning to residents under a new tactic designed to prevent people from skipping Covid-19 testing. [135] The government defended the loopholes for certain workers, such as cross-boundary truck drivers, sea and aircrew, as "essential to maintain the necessary operation of society and the economy". Chief Executive of Hong Kong Carrie Lam rejected proposals to close borders as "inappropriate and impractical", but said that mandatory declarations would be implemented. The ship had made a three-day port call in Hong Kong on its way to Ningbo. [15], Lam had invoked the Emergency Regulations Ordinance on 4 October to impose a law to ban wearing face masks in public gatherings. On 5 February, after a five-day strike by front-line medical workers, the Hong Kong government closed all but three border control points – Hong Kong International Airport, Shenzhen Bay Control Point, and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Control Point remaining open. The liaison office criticised their "arrogance and prejudice" in resisting the offer of support, and effectively putting political consideration above people's safety. [55] On 19 February, a 70-year-old man with pre-existing illnesses became the second person to die of COVID-19 in Hong Kong. The number of new coronavirus cases in Hong Kong hit a one-month high on Monday, reaching triple figures. Scientist Dr. Li-Meng Yan says supervisors covered up her potentially life-saving coronavirus research. In addition, the universal community testing program has identified many invisible patients in the community, which will help further stabilize the epidemic. [84][85], On 17 August, Hong Kong banned Air India from flying to the city for two weeks over imported COVID-19 cases. The Hong Kong government was awaiting for the central government's agreement to suspend issuing individual visitors permits for mainland residents to Hong Kong. Qatar has issued an emergency use of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine. Hong Kong government employees (except those providing essential/emergency services) were asked to work from home. [77] The majority of the locally transmitted cases cannot be traced back to a single group gathering or event. Her husband, daughter and son-in-law had not developed symptoms and were both quarantined in the Lady MacLehose Holiday Village. Already familiar with tides of misinformation during months of protests, obsessive fact-checking is practiced; after the 2003 SARS epidemic, claims about the non-transmissibility of the disease advanced by the government, the Communist Party and the WHO were also ignored by citizens, who took to wearing masks despite the anti-mask law in place. Most had other respiratory viruses. Lam explained her government's insistence on keeping major border crossings open conformed with the WHO's position that draconian travel and trade restrictions were unnecessary, and it was opposed to any "discriminatory move" to close borders with China or restrict access to Chinese travellers. After he was confirmed to have the coronavirus, his family were transferred to a quarantine camp. [47][48], On 31 January, the 13th case of COVID-19 was confirmed – a 39-year-old Hong Kong man with diabetes who lived in Whampoa, Kowloon. Hong Kong imposes three city lockdowns amid fourth wave of Covid-19 News [53], On 9 February, Hong Kong confirmed three more cases with two from the same family, bringing the total number to 29. [6] The 118 new cases announced that day heralded the eighth consecutive day of three-digit infections per day. It also includes data at the Health Authority and Health Service Delivery Area (HSDA) level for B.C. Public health officials advise one additional death in a person with COVID-19 has been reported today: a female in her 80s from the Northern health region. First dose: 22,377,255. After the government summarizes the experience of responding to the third wave of epidemics and the actual local situation, it is expected that social interaction will not be greatly relaxed in the future. Medical experts in Hong Kong urged mainland authorities to be more forthcoming with Wuhan patient information that could aid epidemiological study. Health authorities said they may break into flats in future lockdowns if necessary. [43], On 29 January, two connected cases were confirmed by health officials. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file). In addition, Sophia Chan said that the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has sent additional staff to inspect food premises to ensure that operators and practitioners comply with the requirements under the relevant regulations. Regarding the establishment of a hotline for the public to report breaches on social distancing regulation, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she hoped that people would not "overreact" with fears of surveillance, describing the measure as "jointly shouldering responsibility". [72], The Hong Kong Government extended the social distancing measures for two more weeks, until 18 June, after six people were confirmed infected, including a female employee at Kerry Logistics warehouse in Kwai Chung, her husband, two colleagues and the paramedic.