Fears that city struggling with 2,000 coronavirus cases a day could see daily figures reach 30,000 Last modified on Tue 15 Feb 2022 01.41 EST Hong Kong has turned newly built public housing and 10,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Virus surge begins to overwhelm Hong Kong’s COVID measures
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday said a surge of coronavirus cases is overwhelming the city’s emergency resources, but defended strict measures that have been imposed. Chief Executive ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong rights group says website not accessible through some networks
Hong Kong, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The website of U.K.-based human rights group Hong Kong Watch could not be accessed through some networks in the Chinese-ruled city, stoking concerns of internet ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says no plans for citywide lockdown as COVID infections spiral
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday there were no plans for a citywide lockdown in the global financial hub but "surrendering to the virus" was not an option as ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader says govt COVID-19 response “not satisfactory”
HONG KONG, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday the speed and spread of COVID-19 in the global financial hub has overwhelmed hospitals with the government's response "not ... ( read original story ...)
Pernod Ricard asks senior staff in Hong Kong to temporarily relocate
French spirits maker Pernod Ricard has asked top executives from its Hong Kong office to relocate temporarily outside the city as Beijing prepares to play a greater role in the Asian financial hub’s ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian leader Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers to end disruptive protests; Hong Kong vaccinating 3-year-olds: Live COVID updates
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday invoked emergency powers to remove the truckers and other demonstrators who have clogged streets in the Canadian capital of Ottawa and blocked border crossings ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong now vaccinating 3-year-old kids; Duchess Camilla tests positive: Live COVID updates
Hong Kong will begin vaccinating children as young as 3 years old to combat a record surge of infections, authorities said Monday. The decision came days after the death of a 4-year old who tested ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong in ‘Crisis’; Nations Cut Travel Measures: Virus Update
(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s daily virus cases topped 2,000 for the first time, with health officials warning of a “crisis” as a growing number of positive cases threatened to overwhelm hospitals and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong “overwhelmed” by COVID surge
Daily coronavirus cases in Hong Kong have increased by about 20 times over the past two weeks, overwhelming the city's hospitals and forcing its government to change its response strategy, Reuters ... ( read original story ...)
Covid ‘onslaught’ has overwhelmed Hong Kong’s capacity, leader says
Carrie Lam says her government will work with Chinese officials to combat ‘worrying’ situation as cases soar First published on Sun 13 Feb 2022 21.27 EST Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam, has said an ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to vaccinate 3-year-olds amid new COVID-19 surge
HONG KONG — Hong Kong plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 3 as infections rage through the semi-autonomous Chinese city. The announcement Monday came as the government reported ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong daily COVID infections hit record of 2,071
HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Hong Kong reported 2,071 new daily COVID-19 infections on Monday, a new record, with 4500 preliminary positive cases, authorities said, as they battle to control a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Covid Crisis Opens Door for China to Cement Control
Hong Kong’s leaders have spent much of their political capital over the past two years eradicating the opposition rather than vaccinating their most vulnerable residents. Now as cases spike to fresh ... ( read original story ...)