Mathilde and her family have called Hong Kong home, but as the coronavirus tears through the city they are joining an exodus of ... ( read original story ...)
COVID deaths hit 6 million worldwide as Omicron mutation devastates Hong Kong
The sudden crisis in Hong Kong, previously protected under China’s Zero COVID policy, is among the worst in the world since the pandemic began. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong – Dead Bodies – Busy Hospitals
Hong Kong authorities are testing the entire population of 7.5 million three times this month, as they cling to mainland China's "zero-COVID" strategy. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong taxi drivers join COVID-19 battle
Provided by Xinhua As the daily number of new COVID-19 cases continued to surge in Hong Kong residents went outdoors less to avoid being infected M ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Bauhinia think tank bows out after 16 years, a sign of research centres’ waning influence, lack of support
Analysts say exit underscores limited room for think tanks to develop in a city where policymaking has been dominated by officials Researchers at centre linked to former leader Donald Tsang 'proud and ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong: Covid-19 Threatens Detained Democracy Leaders
Hong Kong authorities should release the hundreds of arbitrarily detained pro-democracy leaders and activists who are now at heightened risk from the city’s surge in Covid-19, the Hong Kong Democracy ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s fresh pork supply to ‘return to normal on Tuesday’ after slaughterhouses reopen
A government spokesman says Sheung Shui slaughterhouse has been disinfected and has assembled a team of workers that include staff from mainland China. ( read original story ...)
Reaching Across the Divide: Marriott International Provides Equal Opportunities to Marginalized Groups in Hong Kong
The pandemic has disrupted the daily lives of many across the globe and for the people of Hong Kong, but for marginalized groups, it’s hit even harder. Supporting local communities where Marriott ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong urges calm ahead of mass COVID-19 testing
Hong Kong officials urged residents to remain calm as the city prepares for mass COVID-19 testing as virus cases peak and dozens are dying each day, Reuters reported. Hong Kong's chief secretary John ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 surges in Hong Kong’ wth 300,000 cases, 1,200 deaths in week
Hong Kong is now experiencing an "unprecedented health crisis" of nearly 300,000 cases and 1,200 deaths in the past week after largely being immune from the outbreak. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong opens hotline system for infected residents to arrange transfer to isolation facilities
Priority will be given to those with mild or no symptoms, and people whose living environment is not suitable for home isolation, security chief Chris Tang says Those who test positive for Covid-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland health experts learn about latest progress of Hong Kong’s vaccination program
A team of mainland health experts led by Liang Wannian, head of the COVID-19 response expert panel under China's National Health Commission, on Sunday learned about the latest progress of Hong Kong's ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Hong Kong residents urged not to panic ahead of mass testing
Hong Kong reported 31,008 new Covid-19 cases and 153 deaths on Sunday as the city’s chief secretary said residents should not worry about a looming mass testing scheme, with details to be announced ... ( read original story ...)
‘Whatever Hong Kong needs, Beijing provides’: Chinese vice-premier pledges support for city’s ongoing battle against coronavirus
Delegate to top advisory body says state leader spoke for 45 minutes, relayed concerns of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top mainland officials. ( read original story ...)