People wearing masks walk on the street in south China's Hong Kong, March 13, 2022. On Sunday, Hong Kong registered 13,335 new COVID-19 cases by nucleic acid tests, and 19,095 additional positive ... ( read original story ...)
South China Morning Post releases NFTs, featuring news archives from Hong Kong’s historical year 1997
The series contains the Post’s coverage of 1997’s momentous events, including the handover, the Asian financial crisis and Avian flu outbreak. ( read original story ...)
4th mainland-aided COVID-19 isolation facility starts operation in Hong Kong
The fourth community isolation facility (CIF) in Hong Kong constructed with the support from the China mainland has been put into operation after it was handed over to the Hong Kong Special ... ( read original story ...)
With cases still rising in Hong Kong, 300,000 people are isolating at home, officials say.
The city’s officials are scrambling to build quarantine and mass quarantine centers as cases of the Omicron and Delta variants spread widely. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Says 300,000 People in Isolation or Quarantine
About 300,000 people in Hong Kong are currently in isolation or under home quarantine because of Covid, Chief Executive Officer Carrie Lam said at a press conference on Sunday. The city has boosted ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong reports 32,430 COVID cases, 264 deaths
Hong Kong health authorities reported 32,430 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the city's leader said her government was trying build capacity to deal with the crisis that has swept through care homes. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong swimming legend Robyn Lamsam and deaf son raise HK$180,000 in round-the-island Weez Walk
Five-year-old Kyle joins Olympian mother Robyn Lamsam in a more than 70km Weez Walk to raise money for KELY Support Group – ‘we need to take every opportunity to educate people and dispel any crazy ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong logs record 198 deaths, over 27,000 Covid cases; city leader ‘cautious’ on whether infection numbers have peaked
Health official warns the public to remain vigilant, comply with anti-epidemic curbs as mandated lockdown cases continue to remain steady. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong scheme to recruit mainland Chinese care workers faces challenges over infection fears
A Hong Kong government plan to recruit mainland Chinese workers to care for infected elderly and disabled residents is facing challenges, as some candidates are concerned about the risk of catching ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong COVID-19 surge ‘not past peak,’ Carrie Lam says
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Saturday that the city's COVID-19 outbreak wasn't yet past its peak despite recent daily case numbers showing a slight leveling off. "At this moment, we could not ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to further leverage Traditional Chinese Medicine in fighting COVID-19: Carrie Lam
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government will continue to leverage the advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic and ... ( read original story ...)
3rd mainland-aided COVID-19 isolation facility starts operation in Hong Kong
The third community isolation facility (CIF) on the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities Island of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is put into operation in south China's Hong Kong, March 12, 2022. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Lam says city not yet past Covid-19 peak
Hong Kong reported 27,647 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, with city leader Carrie Lam saying the outbreak was not yet past its peak despite recent daily case numbers slightly levelling off. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader Lam says city not yet past COVID peak
Hong Kong reported 27,647 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, with city leader Carrie Lam saying the outbreak was not yet past its peak despite recent daily case numbers slightly levelling off. Health ... ( read original story ...)