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Staff members scrub live chicken cages. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong poultry stall suspended for disinfection after bird flu trace detected

Shoppers say they are ‘not worried’ despite confirmation that two-year-old boy contracted H9N2 after visiting Wo Che Market in Sha Tin.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong official urges vaccinations as early summer flu season and peak likely

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to face showers, unstable weather ahead of sunny Dragon Boat Festival

Observatory warns of downpours and ‘unsettled’ weather in the coming days, before clearing up for the holiday.

Tourists brave stormy weather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Tourists brave stormy weather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong close swimming pools during thunderstorms?

Nick Wu, vice-chairman of Hong Kong and Kowloon Life Guards’ Union, says existing guidelines do not require public pools to close during thunderstorms.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Why are breast cancer cases surging among younger Hong Kong women?

Breast cancer is the driving force behind women’s cancer cases surpassing men’s in the city since 2020, with lifestyle changes a possible key factor.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

2 rare owl chicks born in Hong Kong breeding success

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden confirms two brown wood owl chicks have fledged, marking major boost for local breeding efforts.

The rare brown wood owl chicks have successfully fledged at the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Tai Po. Photo: KFBG
The rare brown wood owl chicks have successfully fledged at the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Tai Po. Photo: KFBG
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels amber rainstorm warning for second time

Observatory earlier warned of flash flood risk, with wet weather expected to continue into Monday.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

2 infants in Hong Kong confirmed severely infected with Covid just days apart

One-year-old boy remains in critical condition, while 19-month-old boy was admitted to intensive care unit, with both unvaccinated.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Intern doctor arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation

Woman, 24, was also fired by Hospital Authority after investigation found she violated medical ethics and infringed upon patient privacy.

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The intern allegedly accessed a clinical medical system using another person’s account without authorisation at Caritas Medical Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Proposed Sai Kung marine park to cover most coral reefs: Hong Kong authorities

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says underwater mapping technology used to assess coral coverage.

Authorities have noted that improper behaviour by tourists have threatened the island’s extensive coral communities. Photo: Handout
Authorities have noted that improper behaviour by tourists have threatened the island’s extensive coral communities. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Trainee doctor reported to police for allegedly accessing patient data illicitly

Hospital Authority says it also warned woman over earlier misconduct while interning at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak

The SCMP sheds light on the situation in the city and globally, including how to prevent infection.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Targeted therapy could turn advanced lung cancer into chronic illness: CUHK study

Clinical trial finds 55 per cent of patients on lorlatinib experience no disease progression for at least seven years.

The study followed 296 previously untreated patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

5 Mpox cases linked to Hong Kong ‘premier gay sauna’, contact tracing under way

Officials say patients engaged in ‘high-risk activities’ at Hu-Tong sauna and fitness club, including two previously reported by mainland authorities.

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Hu-Tong in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Hu-Tong in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Human activity linked to 4 of 29 whale and dolphin deaths in Hong Kong waters

About 70 per cent of carcasses recorded last year were found too decomposed for diagnosis due to the city’s high humidity and temperatures.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings after issuing first black alert of 2026

Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year for an hour.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong data centres outpace global average for carbon footprint: UN study

City ranks among world’s largest data centre hubs in study, which calls for responsible strategy to tackle AI use.

The Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster near the border with Shenzhen. Hong Kong has 61 data centres and the number is expected to increase to 81 by 2030. Photo: Edmond So
The Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster near the border with Shenzhen. Hong Kong has 61 data centres and the number is expected to increase to 81 by 2030. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

Real-name booking planned for Hong Kong geopark trail to curb scalping, no-shows

Plan follows surge in visitors during Labour Day ‘golden week’ that pushed Po Pin Chau to capacity and caused trail wear.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog

Dr Sit Sou-chi is accused of failing to conduct immediate checks on Li Yuanjian after newborn suffered seizure in 2009 and was left disabled.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?

A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong weather

Heavy showers, squally thunderstorms forecast for Hong Kong until Tuesday

Around 30mm of rainfall was recorded in many parts of the New Territories, while more than 50mm fell in Sai Kung.

Hong Kong continues to face a rainy weekend. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong continues to face a rainy weekend. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Flu cases on rise in Hong Kong as immunity wanes, expert warns

Steady rise in cases, especially among children and elderly, prompts expert to urge vaccinations and better hygiene to curb spread.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings but showers, thunderstorms to persist

Heavy showers and squally thunderstorms are expected until midweek, while high temperatures will ease, Observatory says.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as hail warning issued

Forecaster issues ‘very hot weather’ warning at 7.45am, followed by thunderstorm alert at 11.50am.

Hong Kong recorded its hottest day of the day so far on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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