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Ceremony of Celebration Activities for Ethnic Minorities for the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSARThe Home Affairs Department (HAD) held the Ceremony of Celebration Activities for Ethnic Minorities for the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on 28 August 2022 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland with ethnic minorities in Hong Kong. The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak and the Director of Home Affairs, Mrs Alice Cheung together with other guests, officiated at the ceremony. They encouraged ethnic minorities to participate in a series of celebration activities organised by support service centres for ethnic minorities and community support teams commissioned by the HAD. There were also some stellar stage performances by talented and energetic performers from ethnic minorities and from local communities which fully demonstrated that people of diverse cultures and backgrounds in Hong Kong could respect and appreciate each other’s culture.

Activity photos can be viewed in this link (Please click this link)

The video highlights of the Ceremony can also be found at https://www.rthk.hk/radio/radio2

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The Home Affairs Department has handed over anti-epidemic service packs and COVID-19 rapid test kits to the CHEER Centre for their onward distribution to the ethnic minorities.  Let us be united and fight the virus.

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        Five testing points to continue provision of self-paid nucleic acid testing service from March 22The Government reminded that starting from March 22, members of the public who need to undergo self-paid nucleic acid testing can receive such service at five community testing centres and community testing stations (CTC/CTSs), the rapid nucleic acid testing centre at Hong Kong International Airport or local testing institutions. The remaining 16 CTC/CTSs has ceased operation.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/20/P2023032000588.htm

2.        Government reminds foreign domestic helpers and employers that flexibility arrangements to cope with COVID-19 pandemic will be discontinued on May 1The Government reminds foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) and their employers that the flexibility arrangements to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic will be discontinued on May 1. Employers and FDHs should discuss matters relating to employment, contract renewals or the return to FDHs’ places of origin as soon as possible to avoid breaching the relevant requirements.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/10/P2023030900588.htm

3.        Public urged to receive seasonal influenza vaccination earlyCurrently, Hong Kong residents aged 50 or above may choose to receive both COVID-19 vaccination and free SIV at Community Vaccination Centres (CVCs). To encourage and facilitate children in getting SIV, from March 22 onwards, Hong Kong residents aged between 6 months and below 18 years may choose to receive free SIV on-site when they are receiving the COVID-19 vaccination at CVCs. They can also make reservations for receiving both COVID-19 vaccination and SIV through the booking system of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme (booking.covidvaccine.gov.hk) starting from 9am on March 22.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/21/P2023032100572.htm

4.        Update on monitoring COVID-19 vaccinationIn the preceding month till 11.59pm on February 28, the Department of Health (DH) received 21 reports of adverse events following COVID-19 immunisation. No death cases were reported by the Hospital Authority (HA) involving individuals who had received vaccines within 14 days before they passed away and had potential association with vaccination.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/01/P2023030100666.htmMore information on COVID-19 vaccines:www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health

22 Mar 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​ Government lifts all mandatory mask-wearing requirementsHaving assessed the latest epidemic development, the Government announced that all mandatory mask-wearing requirements will be lifted with effect from March 1, thereby enabling the society to resume normalcy in full.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/28/P2023022800677.htm

2.        Hospital Authority supports resumption of normalcy measuresThe Hospital Authority (HA) spokesman said the HA will implement a series of measures to fully tie in with the Government’s latest resumption of normalcy measures from March 1 onwards, embracing the full recovery of Hong Kong with the whole society.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/28/P2023022800473.htm

3.        New arrangements for nucleic acid testing service to commence from Wednesday​The Government reminded members of the public that the nucleic acid testing requirement for public hospitals, residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) and residential care homes for persons with disabilities (RCHDs) has been replaced by rapid antigen tests (RATs) starting from March 1. Following the complete lifting of compulsory nucleic acid testing requirements, free nucleic acid testing service in the community testing network ceased accordingly from the same day onwards. A total of 21 community testing centres and community testing stations (CTC/CTSs) will be retained for provision of self-paid nucleic acid testing service to members of the public from 10am to 8pm daily (closed from 1.30pm to 2pm/2.30pm for deep cleaning and disinfection).For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/27/P2023022700235.htm

4.        Health Bureau’s response on regulatory mechanism of nucleic acid testing servicesThe Government has been maintaining a robust regulatory mechanism for community nucleic acid testing services to strictly monitor the quality of the relevant services in order to safeguard the credibility of testing results and the proper use of public money. In addition, the Government has all along been requiring all testing contractors to ensure that community testing centres and stations (CTC/CTSs) are run properly as stipulated and in compliance with various daily operation and infection control requirements.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/26/P2023022600276.htm

5.        Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation assesses serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccinationThe Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunisation, set up under the Department of Health (DH) to provide independent assessment on the potential causal link between Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) and COVID-19 vaccination in Hong Kong, convened a meeting on February 27 to assess serious adverse events relating to COVID-19 vaccination.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/27/P2023022700637.htm

6.        Government reminds public not to resell or provide to others COVID-19 oral drugsThe Government reminded members of the public not to resell or provide to others COVID-19 oral drugs, nor should they attempt to obtain COVID-19 oral drugs through improper means. It is an offence to illegally possess, sell or resell (including supply without payment) COVID-19 oral drugs. Obtaining COVID-19 oral drugs through improper means may well constitute the related criminal offence, liable to imprisonment.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/28/P2023022800529.htm

7.        Penny’s Bay Community Isolation Facility closing ceremonyThe closing ceremony of the Penny’s Bay Community Isolation Facility (PBCIF) was held on March 1. It was officiated by the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk. Representatives from various departments and organisations which had provided services for the PBCIF also attended the ceremony to witness the important moment marking the completion of mission by the anti-epidemic facility.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/01/P2023030100631.htm

8.        AMS completes COVID-19 anti-epidemic dutiesThe Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) announced that the Headquarters Control Room, which was activated in view of the epidemic, ceased operation on March 1. The AMS also held a lights-off ceremony in the Headquarters Control Room today, signifying the completion of its COVID-19 anti-epidemic duties. The Commissioner of the AMS, Dr Ronald Lam; the Chief Staff Officer, Mr Wong Ying-keung; volunteer members and staff members joined and witnessed this ceremony.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202303/01/P2023030100559.htmMore information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health

2 Mar 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​ Government adjusts nucleic acid testing service starting March 1The Government announced that, in view of the latest developments of the COVID-19 epidemic and the overall demand for nucleic acid testing, starting from March 1 , the requirement for nucleic acid tests for public hospitals and residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) and the residential care homes for persons with disabilities (RCHDs) will be replaced by rapid antigen tests (RATs). Moreover, from the same day onwards, free nucleic acid testing service will no longer be provided at the community testing network, and the operation of nucleic acid testing will be scaled down.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/17/P2023021700645.htm

2.        COVID-19 vaccination programme enters new phase at end of this monthThe COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is entering a new phase. Community Vaccination Centres (CVC) located at the Osman Ramju Sadick Memorial Sports Centre, the MTR Tsing Yi Station and the Millennium City 5 will operate until noon on February 28 and be closed afterwards. The vaccination programme will take public and private medical facilities as prime vaccination venues under the new mode of operation.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/17/P2023021700304.htm

3.        Public may download local COVID-19 records compatible with EU Digital COVID Certificate mechanism from March 7The Government announced that, starting from March 7, members of the public can download local vaccination, testing or recovery records compatible with the European Union Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC) mechanism for outbound travel purposes via the COVID-19 Electronic Vaccination and Testing Record System (eVT) or the “iAM Smart” mobile application. A Government spokesperson reminded members of the public to ascertain the latest immigration requirements of their destinations, including those for vaccination or testing, before departure.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/21/P2023022100292.htm

4.        Government reminds public of cessation of community isolation facilities admission application from February 22The Government earlier announced the transitional arrangements of voluntary admission to community isolation facilities (CIFs) for people tested positive of COVID-19. The Government reminded members of the public that the relevant transitional arrangements for use by Hong Kong residents will last until February 28. As confinees can stay at the CIF for up to seven days, the last date for admission application would be on February 21. The same arrangement is also applicable to the holding centres manged by the Social Welfare Department for residents of residential care homes tested positive.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/17/P2023021700217.htm

5.        US(Ed) inspects operation of cross-boundary school coaches and class resumption of cross-boundary studentsThe Under Secretary for Education, Mr Sze Chun-fai, visited the Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang Control Point and Fanling Government Primary School to learn about the operation of cross-boundary school coaches and class resumption of cross-boundary students (CBS).All secondary schools, primary schools and kindergartens have fully resumed whole-day face-to-face classes. The EDB has announced that the requirement for secondary school students to undergo COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) each day before going to school will be lifted from March 1, while the RAT requirement for primary, kindergarten and special school (including boarding section) students will continue until March 15. For the arrangements thereafter, the EDB will review the situation and make timely announcements.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/22/P2023022200268.htm

6.        LCSD to reopen five sports centresThe Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced that five sports centres managed by the LCSD will gradually reopen for public use starting from March 17. These venues were temporarily closed earlier for anti-epidemic purposes.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/23/P2023022200542.htmMore information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health

24 Feb 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​ Maternal and Child Health Centre staff reaching parents to brief them on COVID-19 vaccines

The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, visited a call centre set up at the Tang Chi Ngong Maternal and Child Health Centre (MCHC) of the Department of Health (DH) to learn about its staff contacting parents of young children who are service users of MCHCs by phone to proactively brief them on the importance of COVID-19 vaccination and arrange appointments for them to receive vaccination at the MCHCs.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/08/P2023020800219.htm

2.        Government continues with scheme to visit elderly to encourage COVID-19 vaccination

To further encourage unvaccinated elderly to get vaccinated as soon as possible so as to reduce their risk of serious illness and death from infection, the Health Bureau, the Civil Service Bureau, the Home Affairs Department and the Housing Department will, further to the earlier visits to the public housing estates of 10 Districts, continue with the scheme to visit elderly persons at public housing estates in the Islands, North, Sai Kung, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun and Yuen Long Districts, as well as those at “three-nil building” of the 18 Districts to encourage them to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Starting from February 10 until end-March, the Government, together with District groups, conduct door-to-door visits to households at the above Districts’ estates or buildings with tenants aged 70 or above who have yet to receive COVID-19 vaccination and persuade them to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Elderly persons who are willing to receive vaccination will have arrangements made for them to receive the Home Vaccination Service.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/10/P2023021000202.htm

3.        Two holding centres and dedicated hotline for residential care homes to cease operation

The Social Welfare Department announced that the holding centres (HCs) at Halls 11 and 9 of AsiaWorld-Expo will cease operation on February 15 and March 1 respectively. At the same time, the dedicated hotline for residential care homes operated by the Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Department of Health, the Hospital Authority and the Fire Services Department will also cease service from March 1.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/13/P2023021300216.htm

4.        Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines convenes meeting to conduct continuous benefit-risk analysis of authorised COVID-19 vaccines

The Advisory Panel on COVID-19 Vaccines convened a meeting on February 15 to conduct continuous benefit-risk analysis of the authorised COVID-19 vaccines. The meeting was chaired by convenor Professor Wallace Lau Chak-sing.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/15/P2023021500633.htm

5.        Four persons arrested for suspected illegal sale and possession of unregistered COVID-19 oral drugs

The Department of Health (DH) conducted joint operations with the Police against illegal sale of COVID-19 oral drugs. A spokesman for the DH stressed that currently the two COVID-19 oral drugs could only be supplied to healthcare institutions and doctors in public and private sectors. Patients could only be prescribed the relevant drugs by registered medical practitioners when needed, and drug retail outlets cannot procure the relevant oral drugs from suppliers nor sell them to the public. Having considered factors such as patient’s suitability, relevant contraindications and possible side effects of using the two registered COVID-19 oral drugs, the Board has thus imposed the above special restriction to the registration conditions.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/08/P2023020800573.htmMore information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health

16 Feb 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​ Full resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and MainlandThe Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) announced that, upon deliberation and co-ordination with the Central Government, the Guangdong Provincial Government and the Shenzhen Municipal Government, normal travel between Hong Kong and the Mainland fully resumed starting from February 6. The arrangements concerned include opening up all boundary control points (BCPs) without imposing any prescribed daily numbers of people thereon; cancelling the pre-departure nucleic acid test requirement; and enabling cross-boundary students to resume face-to-face classes in an orderly manner.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/03/P2023020300649.htm

2.        Testing requirements for inbound persons coming to Hong Kong from places around world upon full resumption of normal travel with MainlandThe Government announced that the normal travel of persons between Hong Kong and the Mainland is fully resumed starting from February 6. All pre-departure testing requirements for travelling between the two places are also be lifted at the same time. Except for persons who have stayed in overseas places or Taiwan on the day of entering the Mainland or during the seven days before that day, other cross-boundary travellers are not be required to conduct any pre-departure test for travelling between the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao. Meanwhile, the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan is maintained at this juncture.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/03/P2023020300627.htm

3.        Government lifts vaccination requirement for non-Hong Kong residents arriving from overseas placesThe Government announced that the requirement for non-Hong Kong residents to be fully vaccinated for coming to Hong Kong from overseas places is lifted starting from February 6. However, the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound persons from overseas places or Taiwan is maintained for the time being.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202302/03/P2023020300618.htm

4.        Government reminds public of cancellation of issuing isolation orders from January 30 onwardsThe Government reminded members of the public that, starting from January 30, the compulsory isolation arrangement for infected persons will be cancelled and the Health Officer will no longer issue isolation orders to infected persons according to the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A). All persons tested positive (including by nucleic acid and rapid antigen tests (RATs)) are not required to report and provide personal particulars via the online platforms of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH). They should take the advice on various health measures against respiratory infection diseases. As regards the monitoring of the epidemic and the disseminating of related information, the CHP will upload onto the “COVID-19 Thematic Website” every day the number of specimens that tested positive by nucleic acid tests as well as the number of death cases because of COVID-19 infection in lieu of the current practice of issuing press releases.Apart from that, the Government will adjust the scope of target groups for free nucleic acid testing services at community testing centres/stations, including the termination of free testing provided for persons undergoing voluntary testing at appropriate times according to the situation, so as to focus resources on protecting high-risk premises and groups in need of regular nucleic acid testing.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/27/P2023012700497.htm

5.        HAD “StayHomeSafe” hotline and Home Support Supplies Delivery Service to cease operationThe Home Affairs Department announced that as the Government ceased to issue isolation orders to infected persons, the “StayHomeSafe” hotline (1833 019) has ceased to accept requests for basic daily necessities and food from infected persons starting from January 30. The hotline has ceased operation starting from 11pm on February 5.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/27/P2023012600389.htm

6.        Hospital Authority general out-patient clinics provide support to COVID-19 patientsThe 71 general out-patient clinics (GOPCs) of the Hospital Authority (HA)  resumed normal service. GOPCs have strengthened their service and more than 2 000 quotas are reserved for COVID-19 patients daily.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/30/P2023013000545.htm

7.        SCS: Get timely COVID-19 vaccination in new phase of epidemic response​​The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, said that as Hong Kong has entered a new phase of epidemic response, the society is resuming normalcy in full swing. Members of the public, in particular the elderly, young children and immunocompromised persons who are at a higher risk, should receive suitable doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on time to gain protection conferred by the vaccine, safeguarding the health of their own and their families proactively.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/30/P2023013000221.htm

8.        One-off ex-gratia cash allowance for locally confirmed COVID-19 patients to stop accepting applications​​Following the Government’s lifting of isolation orders for infected persons according to the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A) from January 30, the Social Welfare Department will no longer accept applications for the one-off ex-gratia cash allowance for locally confirmed COVID-19 patients starting from February 14. Applications submitted on or before February 13 will not be affected.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/30/P2023013000214.htmMore information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health

6 Feb 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​ Government cancels arrangement of issuing isolation ordersThe Government said that, following three years of COVID-19 epidemic in Hong Kong, with the ever evolvement of the virus and Omicron becoming the predominating variant, coupled with the enhancement of prevention and treatment capacities of the healthcare system and the handling capacity of society as a whole, the risk posed by COVID-19 to local public health has apparently altered. Considering the balance between infection risks and resumption of economic and livelihood impetus, the Government decided to cancel the arrangement of issuing isolation orders to infected persons according to the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A) from January 30.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/19/P2023011900678.htm

2.        Proof of nucleic acid test not required for young children aged 3 and below for entry into Mainland from Hong KongThe Government announced that, upon communications with relevant Mainland authorities, young children aged 3 and below are no longer required to present proof of a negative result of a COVID-19 nucleic acid test conducted within 48 hours prior to their journey from Hong Kong to the Mainland.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/18/P2023011800635.htm

3.        Government fine-tunes mask-wearing requirements in certain premisesThe Government announced that fine-tunings to mask-wearing requirements in certain premises will take effect from January 26 after taking into consideration the operational needs of these premises.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/20/P2023012000657.htm

4.        Government further extends outreach vaccination service special programme for residential care homes till mid-February​​In a bid to keep strengthening the protection for residents of residential care homes (RCHs) for the elderly and persons with disabilities, the Government announced further extension of the outreach vaccination service special programme for RCHs for four weeks till mid-February.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/17/P2023011700394.htm

5.        Various holding centres to cease operation graduallyThe Social Welfare Department (SWD) announced that all holding centres (HCs) established in sports centres as well as some in AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) gradually cease operation.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/19/P2023011900304.htm

More information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health
26 Jan 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​Government announces updated arrangement under Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination ProgrammeThe Government announced that, starting from January 16, all free vaccination will no longer be offered to non-Hong Kong residents under the Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme (Government Vaccination Programme). Non-Hong Kong residents in need may receive COVID-19 vaccination at their own cost via private healthcare organisations providing vaccination services.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/12/P2023011200426.htm

2.        Government clarifies that young children aged under three must present nucleic acid test result for entry into the MainlandRegarding whether young children aged under three are required to present a negative result proof of a nucleic acid test when travelling across Hong Kong and the Mainland, a Government spokesman gave the response.Under the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council, all persons entering the Mainland from Hong Kong must possess a negative result of a COVID-19 nucleic acid test conducted within 48 hours prior to the journey. Under the relevant nucleic acid testing requirement for entering the Mainland, there is no specified exemption for any group of persons, including young children aged under three. Therefore, for young children aged under three, they are also required to possess a negative result proof of a nucleic acid test if they intend to travel northbound for entering the Mainland.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/10/P2023011000114.htm

3.        Government adjusts evaluation criteria for COVID-19 nucleic acid test resultsThe Government announced that the evaluation criteria for COVID-19 nucleic acid test results has been adjusted with effect from January 16. Test results issued from that day with a Ct value of 35 or above would be regarded as negative for purposes other than clinical management.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/13/P2023011300407.htm

4.        Termination of designated taxi fleet services arranged by Government for people contracted with COVID-19​Following the relaxation of different anti-epidemic measures, the designated taxi fleet (designated fleet) set up by the Government and the taxi industry has ceased to operate from January 14 (Saturday).For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/11/P2023011100510.htm

5.        Response to media enquiries about patients reselling COVID-19 oral drugs illegallyA Government spokesman reminded members of the public that they should take the COVID-19 oral drugs according to the doctor’s instructions and complete the entire course of treatment if they are prescribed with relevant medications after consultation. It is an offence to give or resell the prescribed drugs to others.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/12/P2023011200768.htm

6.        Supply of medicine containing paracetamol and COVID-19 oral drugsA Government spokesman said that the supply of medicine containing paracetamol in Hong Kong remains stable. The public need not stockpile the relevant medicine. In addition, it is an offence to sell or resell COVID-19 oral drugs, including supply without payment.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/13/P2023011300459.htm

More information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health
17 Jan 2023
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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​Government announces nucleic acid testing arrangement to be implemented since January 8 for resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and MainlandAccording to the announcement made through the Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism of the State Council, starting from January 8, persons entering the Mainland from Hong Kong must possess a negative result of a COVID-19 nucleic acid test conducted within 48 hours prior to entry and declare the test result in the customs health declaration card. In light of the aforementioned arrangement for resumption of normal travel, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government announced details of the relevant testing arrangements in Hong Kong.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/06/P2023010600339.htm

2.        Progressive, orderly and comprehensive resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and Mainland to be achieved​Starting January 8, all persons entering the Mainland from Hong Kong, or entering Hong Kong from the Mainland, are required to undergo a polymerase chain reaction-based nucleic acid test for COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of flight departure (for those entering via the airport) or the time of arrival (for those entering via other boundary control points (BCPs)) and obtain a negative result. Travellers should hold the applicable nucleic test report for checking by BCP personnel.In addition, if inbound persons from Macao have stayed in the Mainland on the day of, or in the seven days prior to, arrival at Hong Kong, they will be required to undergo a PCR test within 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival at Hong Kong, and obtain a negative result for entering Hong Kong.For details, refer to:https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/05/P2023010500649.htmhttps://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/05/P2023010500642.htm

3.        Secretary for Health visits community testing centreThe Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, visited a community testing centre (CTC) on January 9 morning to learn more about its operation and the situation of members of the public undergoing tests there. The Government also announced the testing arrangement for young children aged under three.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/09/P2023010900617.htm

4.        “LeaveHomeSafe” system ceased operationThe Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) announced that following the relaxation of different anti-epidemic measures, the resumption of normal travel of Hong Kong and the Mainland in a progressive, orderly and comprehensive manner,  as well as the resumption of normalcy of public’s daily lives,  the “LeaveHomeSafe” system has ceased operation and the app will not be further updated.The “LeaveHomeSafe” telephone hotline (2626 3066) and the mobile support stations at 25 MTR stations for supporting the Vaccine Pass measure also ceased operation from January 8 onwards.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202301/08/P2023010800303.htm

5.        The charging arrangement of private doctors for “Non-eligible Persons” prescribed with COVID-19 oral drugsA Government spokesperson said that following the adjustments of local anti-epidemic measures , the Department of Health (DH) has issued letter to private doctors who have registered under the Electronic Health Record Sharing System (eHRSS), reminding them that if the two COVID-19 oral drugs obtained from the Government, namely Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are prescribed to “Non-eligible Persons” (NEP), private doctors are required to collect the drug cost on behalf of the Government.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/31/P2022123100602.htm

6.        DH responds to media reports on sale of COVID-19 oral drugs at drugstores​A  spokesman for the Department of Health (DH) said that two types of COVID-19 oral drugs (Paxlovid and Molnupiravir), which are currently supplied in Hong Kong by two drug manufacturers, namely Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Limited and Merck Sharp & Dohme (Asia) Ltd, have been registered as pharmaceutical products in Hong Kong in accordance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Regulations (Cap. 138A). At present, only the two above-mentioned pharmaceutical products are approved by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong (the Board) as registered oral drugs for COVID-19 treatment.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/30/P2022123000526.htm

More information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health
10 Jan 2023

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Receiving Seasonal Influenza Vaccination – Promotional MaterialsThe Department of Health has prepared a set of health promotional materials for ethnic minorities to encourage them to receive seasonal influenza vaccination.Attached please find an electronic copy of the health promotional materials. You may also download the material from the following webpage: https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/static/104022.html.Eligible persons under the Vaccination Subsidy Scheme may search for private clinics providing vaccination service and the required service fees (if applicable) at the List of Enrolled Healthcare Service Providers (Website: https://apps.hcv.gov.hk/Public/en/SPS/Search).  Please select “Clinic” venue and “Seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV)” under the “Scheme” Options, and under the “District” Options you can select your preferred district(s).  You may then contact the selected clinic for details and make booking in advance.Alternatively, eligible persons under the Government Vaccination Programme may receive vaccination under Hospital Authority (HA) clinics or Department of Health (DH) clinics. For more information about the eligible groups, commencement date, service providers and the details of vaccination arrangement under HA or DH clinics, please refer to CHP website: https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/202223_gvp_provisional_table_eng.pdf.Department of Health

5 Jan 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines

1.        ​​Government adjusts local anti-epidemic measures

With a view to enabling citizens to resume their normal daily lives in a continuous and orderly manner, in light of the epidemic development and relevant risks assessment by the Department of Health (DH), the Government announced that local anti-epidemic measures are adjusted starting from December 29, including removing definition of close contacts and ceasing issuance of quarantine orders, removing the Vaccine Pass requirement, lifting social distancing measures except mask-wearing, adjusting testing arrangements and maintaining local healthcare services.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/29/P2022122900035.htm

2.        Government adjusts testing arrangements for inbound persons

The Government announced that starting from December 29, the pre-departure testing arrangements for all inbound persons are standardised and all nucleic acid testing requirements after their arrival at Hong Kong are lifted. Inbound persons are advised to conduct daily rapid antigen test (RAT) until Day 5 after their arrival at Hong Kong.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/28/P2022122800773.htm

3.        Government appeals persons infected with COVID-19 to use medical services efficiently

To better combat the COVID-19 epidemic, the Government appealed that persons infected with COVID-19 may consider using private medical services efficiently so as to help alleviate the pressure on the public healthcare system.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/23/P2022122300746.htm

4.        Supply of medicine containing paracetamol in Hong KongGovernment stated that the recent increase in demand for medicine for relief of pain and fever is noted, in particular certain brand of medicine containing paracetamol for use as analgesics and antipyretics. The Government stressed that the stock level of medicine containing paracetamol in the public healthcare system is sufficient and appealed to drug retail outlets such as pharmacies and supermarkets to closely monitor the sale of the relevant drugs for maintaining steady supply to those in need.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/22/P2022122200801.htm

5.        Latest shipment of Comirnaty bivalent vaccine arrives in Hong KongThe latest shipment of about 520 000 doses of the Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 bivalent vaccine (i.e. Comirnaty Original/Omicron BA.4-5 (15/15 micrograms)/dose Dispersion for Injection COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine (nucleoside modified)) by Fosun Pharma/BioNTech arrived in Hong Kong on December 23as arranged by Fosun Pharma.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/23/P2022122300533.htm

6.        Government announces provision of COVID-19 vaccines by private market and updated arrangement for Government COVID-19 vaccination programme

The Government announced earlier that a total of the three types of COVID-19 vaccines (Comirnaty ancestral strain vaccine (30 micrograms/dose), Comirnaty bivalent vaccine and CoronaVac vaccine) (registered COVID-19 vaccines) being supplied in Hong Kong by two drug manufacturers, namely Fosun Pharma and Sinovac, have been registered as pharmaceutical products in Hong Kong in accordance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Regulations (Cap. 138A). The Government announced the updated vaccination arrangements.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/22/P2022122200711.htm

More information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/

Department of Health

3 Jan 2023

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Updated information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and vaccines1.        ​​ Government relaxes certain social distancing measuresThe Government announced that earlier relaxation of certain social distancing measures will be made with effect from December 22, taking into account the latest epidemic development and socio-economic needs.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/20/P2022122000646.htm

2.        Government clarifies that persons undergoing voluntary testing still entitled free COVID-19 nucleic acid testingThe Government clarified that free COVID-19 nucleic acid testing has all along been provided to designated groups, including persons undergoing voluntary testing, at the community testing centres, community testing stations and ad-hoc mobile specimen collection stations with a view to detecting confirmed cases early. Government stressed that the relevant testing policy remains unchanged.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/16/P2022121600841.htm

3.        Opening hours for community testing centres/stations during Christmas and New YearThe Health Bureau announced that all community testing centres (CTCs) and community testing stations (CTSs) across the city will remain open during the Christmas and New Year holidays to enable members of the public to undergo testing.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/21/P2022122000466.htm

4.        Enhancement in Home Vaccination Service to administer fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to elderlyEligible persons aged 18 or above may choose to receive the fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, or the fourth dose for recovered persons, for better protection. The Home Vaccination Service (HVS) will provide correspondingly the above vaccination service for elderly persons aged 70 or above and persons who have difficulties to go out for vaccination due to illness or disability.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/16/P2022121600215.htm

5.        COVID-19 vaccines supplied by two drug manufacturers registered as pharmaceutical products in Hong KongThe Government said that a total of three types of COVID-19 vaccines (Comirnaty ancestral strain vaccine (30 micrograms/dose), Comirnaty bivalent vaccine and CoronaVac vaccine), which are currently supplied in Hong Kong by two drug manufacturers, namely Fosun Pharma and Sinovac, have been registered as pharmaceutical products in Hong Kong in accordance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Regulations (Cap. 138A).For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/20/P2022122000523.htm

6.        Flexibility arrangements to assist foreign domestic helpers and employers cope with COVID-19 pandemic will be discontinued on May 1, 2023The Government announced that the flexibility arrangements to assist foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) and their employers to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic will be discontinued on May 1, 2023.For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202212/19/P2022121900349.htm

More information on COVID-19 vaccines: www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/Department of Health
22 Dec 2022

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