CHP investigates locally acquired measles case The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (June 5) is investigating a local measles case and reminds members of the public that vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles. The case involves a 19-year-old female who developed a fever, myalgia and…
Toronto ETO supports second edition of Kung Fu Film Festival The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO) supported the second edition of the Kung Fu Film Festival (Festival), which has presented seven screenings of martial arts movies in Richmond Hill and Scarborough May 30 and 31 (Toronto time) to celebrate Hong Kong’s…
Incoming passenger convicted and jailed for possession of duty-not-paid cigars An incoming passenger was sentenced to 80 days of imprisonment and fined $1,000 by the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts today (May 25) for possessing duty-not-paid cigars and failing to declare them to Customs officers, in contravention of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (DCO). Customs officers intercepted an…
“Wellness Weekends” concludes successfully The “Wellness Weekends” organised by the Narcotics Division (ND) of the Security Bureau, came to a successful close today (May 24) at Tsuen Wan Park. The event comprised three stops, with six family yoga workshops held in April and May at Kai Tak Station Square, Tamar Park and Tsuen Wan Park….
Young rehabilitated persons conclude Greater Bay Area exchange tour in Zhuhai To further cultivate national consciousness and positive values in young rehabilitated persons, correctional officers led youths who have completed their sentences and are under statutory supervision to participate in the Greater Bay Area Experience Exchange Tour 2026, visiting Foshan and Zhuhai in the Guangdong-Hong…
Update on chikungunya fever The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that as of 5pm today (November 22), the CHP has recorded one new imported case of chikungunya fever (CF). Latest case information —————————— The new case involves a 66-year-old male living in Kwai Tsing District. The patient and the…
Update on chikungunya fever The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that as of 5pm today (October 23), one new case of chikungunya fever (CF) had been recorded. Latest case information The case involves a 52-year-old male living in Kwun Tong District. A preliminary investigation revealed that he visited Foshan…
Update on chikungunya fever The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that as of 5pm today (October 15), three new cases of chikungunya fever (CF) had been recorded. Latest cases information The first case involves a 77-year-old male living in Eastern District. A preliminary investigation revealed that he visited…
DPO conducts IT system tabletop exercise to enhance co-ordination for 15th NG, 12th NGD and 9th NSOG The Digital Policy Office (DPO) today (October 15) conducted an information technology (IT) system tabletop exercise for the 15th National Games (NG), the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities (NGD) and the 9th National Special Olympic Games…
Streamlining procedures and enhancing Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to make better use of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge’s carrying capacity The Transport Department (TD) today (October 3) said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Guangdong Provincial Government have been continuously enhancing the implementation arrangements of the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong…