Effective Exchange Rate Index
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Friday, January 26, 2024 is 104.9 (up 0.3 against yesterday’s index). read more
The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Friday, January 26, 2024 is 104.9 (up 0.3 against yesterday’s index). read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (January 26) reported the latest number of dengue fever (DF) cases, and urged the public to maintain strict environmental hygiene, mosquito control and personal protective measures both locally and during travel.
From January 19 to yesterday (January 25), the CHP recorded two imported DF cases. The patients had been to India (one case), and Malaysia and Indonesia (one case) respectively during the incubation period.
As of yesterday, six imported cases of DF had been recorded in 2024. In 2023, 62 imported cases of DF were recorded.
According to the World Health Organization, the global incidence of DF has markedly increased over the past two decades, posing a substantial public health challenge. Since the beginning of 2023, ongoing transmission, combined with an unexpected spike in DF cases, have resulted in close to a historic high of over five million cases and more than 5 000 dengue-related deaths reported in over 80 countries/territories. Several countries in Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh and Thailand, have reported a notable surge in dengue cases in 2023 compared to previous years, whereas the most affected countries in the Western Pacific region are the Philippines and Vietnam. As such, members of the public, while travelling abroad, should stay vigilant and carry out effective mosquito prevention and control measures. Detailed information on the latest DF situation in Hong Kong, as well as neighbouring and overseas countries and areas, has been uploaded to the CHP’s website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/df_imported_cases_and_overseas_figures_eng.pdf).
“Apart from general measures, travellers returning from areas affected by DF should apply insect repellent for 14 days upon arrival in Hong Kong. If feeling unwell, seek medical advice promptly and provide travel details to the doctor,” a spokesman for the CHP said.
The public should take heed of the following advice on mosquito control:
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