East Asia

Update on cases of Legionnaires' disease

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (July 2) reported the latest number of cases of Legionnaires' disease (LD), and stressed the importance of using and maintaining properly designed man-made water systems, adding that susceptible groups should strictly observe relevant precautions.

     From June 23 to 29,...Read More »

Open auctions for public market stalls to be held in July

     The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (July 2) that open auctions for a total of 240 stalls in 38 public markets will be held in July.

     The retail commodities allowed for sale in these stalls cover cooked food, frozen meat, fresh meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, ready-to-eat food, food-related...Read More »

Cluster of Human Metapneumovirus in North District Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority.

     The spokesperson for North District Hospital made the following announcement today (July 2):
 
     Four patients (aged 62 to 75) in a male medical ward have presented with respiratory symptoms since June 20. Appropriate viral tests had...Read More »

HAD opens temporary heat shelters

     The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (July 2).
 
     The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am...Read More »

Exchange Fund Bills tender results

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     Exchange Fund Bills tender results: