Hong Kong's animal authorities conducted a test on over 2600 small animals and found at least nine hamsters had the COVID virus in their bodies. ( read original story ...)
Don’t write off Hong Kong as a financial centre just yet
Despite a political crackdown, people who want to move capital into China will continue to use the territory to do so ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong driver dies in hospital after highway collision with lamp post
A Hong Kong driver was killed after his vehicle swerved out of control on a highway in Tsuen Wan and crashed into a lamp post. The 23-year-old man was driving along Route Twisk when he lost control of ... ( read original story ...)
One surrendered Hong Kong hamster tests COVID positive as city lockdown grows
Hong Kong authorities said on Sunday one hamster surrendered to authorities by pet-owners had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and that over 2,200 hamsters had been culled as the city grappled ... ( read original story ...)
Omicron: Hong Kong’s fifth wave could take 3 months to contain, expert says
And city residents can forget about social-distancing rules being relaxed in time for Lunar New Year, says Professor Yuen Kwok-yung. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong entrepreneurs, politicians call for fresh round of consumption vouchers, but economists not sure they’re worth it
A fresh round of vouchers will ‘make people happier’, one economist says, but the money might be better spent elsewhere. ( read original story ...)
Nine hamster samples test positive for COVID-19 in Hong Kong
Around 2,600 small animals seized by Hong Kong's animal authorities were tested for the virus of which nine have been tested positive ... ( read original story ...)
How Genting billionaire Lim Kok Thay’s global cruise empire imploded in Hong Kong
Mr Lim started a cruiseferry and gambling boat business in 1990s Hong Kong and turned it into one of Asia's biggest cruise operators. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Covid Live Updates: Hong Kong Warns of an Outbreak’s Potential ‘Exponential’ Growth
A Virginia parent faced charges over threatening comments to a school board about mask mandates. Cities in Brazil push back Carnival parades to April. A Virginia school district is adding security ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong virus experts urge quarantine hotels to boost room ventilation, corridor air supply following Silka Seaview cluster
Professor David Hui says that hotels are not designed for disease control and recommends ventilation upgrade to ensure ‘at least six air changes per hour’. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 26 new COVID-19 cases
Hong Kong reported 26 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours on Saturday, taking the total tally to 13,146, according to data from the Center for Health Protection. The newly reported cases ... ( read original story ...)
Covid Live Updates: Hong Kong Warns of an Outbreak’s Possible ‘Exponential’ Growth
The territory has been largely successful in preventing rampant cases, but infections have jumped. The N.F.L. drops testing requirement for unvaccinated players. Ireland eased restrictions and plans ... ( read original story ...)
Covid Outbreak Triggers Lockdown in Hong Kong Housing Complex
Multiple apartment buildings were locked down and 37,000 people were ordered to undergo testing after more than 100 new cases of the Omicron variant were reported in the complex. ( read original story ...)
The state of freedom of speech in Hong Kong
Stand News in Hong Kong became the latest casualty of the new Security Law in Hong Kong. Stand News’ headquarters was raided by the National Security Policy; their computers were seized and assets ... ( read original story ...)