Coronavirus Hong Kong (2025)

Coronavirus Hong Kong

Latest news and updates on the impact of a new strain of coronavirus on Hong Kong. The virus causes the disease Covid-19 and the World Health Organisation has declared the spread of the infection a pandemic.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Fight for Tomorrow: Patrick Tam shines in Hong Kong gangster dramaPatrick Tam plays a washed-up ex-gang boss who reunites with his son (Locker Lam) in this gritty yet hopeful crime story.

19 Jun 2025 - 6:28PMvideocam

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Covid levels ease from recent peak, but set to persist in coming months

29 May 2025 - 11:44PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong children urged to get Covid jabs as ‘whole paediatric ward full’

17 May 2025 - 7:33PM

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong doctor convicted over issuing Covid jab exemptions without medical checksDr Wong Ping-leung, 62, pleaded guilty to four counts of access to computer with dishonest intent, referring to use of government system to generate the certificates.

16 May 2025 - 9:47PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Covid-19 in Hong Kong: guide to the resurgence in cases and how to stay safeThe Post unpacks the current Covid-19 situation in city and provides all-in-one checklist for staying safe.

16 May 2025 - 8:08PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Positive Covid-19 samples hit 1-year high in Hong Kong as 30 die in 4 weeksProportion of respiratory samples testing positive increased 7.5 per cent in four weeks, but health expert claims overall impact of virus is milder.

16 May 2025 - 10:43AM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

2 children seriously ill with Covid-19 in Hong Kong amid rising infection trendAuthorities say 17-month-old girl had not received vaccine, while 13-year-old girl had been inoculated but suffered from underlying health conditions.

12 May 2025 - 10:07PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong investigates suspected Covid-19 contamination of swabs in 5 hospitalsTwo patients found with false positive results after affected swabs used on them, Hospital Authority says.

10 May 2025 - 6:25PMvideocam

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why do Hong Kong lawmakers need to be told to turn up and vote?Amid a budget crisis and questions over government costs, the fact rules are needed to get legislators to turn up and vote is astonishing.

5 May 2025 - 10:55AMvideocam

Tourism

How one man’s globetrotting tour was waylaid in Hong KongThor Pedersen thought his quest to visit the world’s 203 countries consecutively without flying would take four years. He was wrong.

3 May 2025 - 9:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health experts urge older residents to get Covid jab amid fatalitiesCity records 10 Covid-related deaths in a month, while fewer than 100,000 vaccine doses given to those aged 50 and above over past year.

29 Apr 2025 - 11:36PM

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers’ water usage drops by 12% compared with during peak of pandemicWater supplies chief Roger Wong also says government still deciding how much to adjust prices by, about nine months after idea was floated.

5 Apr 2025 - 3:43PM

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Why not change Hong Kong’s marathon route to show off our revamped waterfront?Rather than soulless freeways and tunnels, imagine looping round Victoria Harbour, through local neighbourhoods and ending at Kai Tak Sports Park.

14 Mar 2025 - 11:43AMvideocam

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong tram passengers face fare increases of up to 15.4% under proposalHong Kong Tramways wants to increase adult fares from HK$3 to HK$3.30, while the elderly could be paying 20 HK cents more per trip.

11 Feb 2025 - 9:24PM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Lessons learned from pandemic can bolster response to next onePost series reveals that Hong Kong has much to learn and digest from the deadly Covid-19 outbreak which wreaked havoc on the city.

3 Feb 2025 - 6:30AM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Don’t delay seeking help for children with flu symptoms, Hong Kong parents urgedWarning from leading medical expert follows spate of severe cases complicated by other viruses and bacterial infections.

26 Jan 2025 - 9:53PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

5 years after first Covid case, why can’t Hong Kong make home-grown vaccines?Home-grown vaccines stuck at animal trials need hefty funding to move to next stage of tests on humans.

28 Jan 2025 - 5:26PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Will Hong Kong do better when next big public health crisis hits?Experts confident history will not repeat itself if another pandemic strikes but say more must be done to strengthen public confidence and healthcare services.

27 Jan 2025 - 8:16AMvideocam

Hong Kong

Editorial | Stricter Hong Kong law on animal cruelty long overduePets cherished during the lonely days of the pandemic are now being abandoned and Hong Kong care groups are struggling to cope.

24 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkonger’s worsening eczema, food allergies fuel her doubts over Covid jabsExperts say there must be better health communication and efforts to raise awareness in a future pandemic.

19 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong kids with special needs still struggling to walk, talk after Covid curbsClosure of schools and play areas, disrupted therapy sessions took a toll on children already needing specialised care.

19 Jan 2025 - 5:10PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Covid-19 dashed volleyball dreams but led Hongkonger to become a Taoist priestOscar Ko switched from seeking sports glory to religion, serving others who faced loss and grief.

19 Jan 2025 - 5:26PMvideocam

Education in Hong Kong

Outgoing CUHK head to focus on medical research, remain involved in academiaRocky Tuan also cites navigating the Covid-19 pandemic as one of the most unforgettable experiences during his tenure.

2 Jan 2025 - 7:11PM

Coronavirus pandemic

WHO implores China to share data, access to learn about Covid-19’s origins‘Without transparency, sharing and cooperation, the world cannot adequately prevent and prepare for future epidemics and pandemics.’.

31 Dec 2024 - 5:35AMvideocam

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How Hong Kong hospital engineer tackled ‘mission impossible’ on Covid wardVeteran hospital engineer Yuen Pak-leung designed a negative pressure isolation ward that can be built rapidly.

30 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong logs 3 deaths from 4 severe flu cases, low Covid activity uptickThe Centre for Health Protection also reveals Covid outbreak at care home for elderly involving four people from December 15 to 21.

26 Dec 2024 - 8:14PM

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Covid’s deadly risk has not gone awayA survey shows that more must be done to educate the most vulnerable about the ongoing need for vaccinations.

15 Dec 2024 - 5:15AM

John Lee

Editorial | Xi puts faith in Lee to deliver on Hong Kong economic development, reformHong Kong chief executive on duty visit to Beijing receives praise as well as being instructed to focus on national goals and advantages under ‘one country, two systems’.

14 Dec 2024 - 6:30AM

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