Announcement

**Shiloh** · February 27, 2022, 09:29 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2022700695.htm

CHP investigates 8 576 confirmed and 4 567 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 12 883 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (February 27) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, February 27, the CHP was investigating 8 576 additional confirmed cases, 4 567 additional asymptomatic cases and 12 883 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 26 026 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours).

The newly reported cases consist of six imported cases and 26 020 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

In addition, the Government announced earlier that the review procedure by the DH's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch (PHLSB) on the samples that tested preliminarily positive by testing contractors will be dispensed. Positive cases detected in nucleic acid tests by testing contractors are now directly deemed as confirmed cases. Under this arrangement, cases that are originally pending PHLSB's review are treated as cases that tested positive. Hong Kong has recorded a total of 171 314 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

As at 4pm today, a total of 117 056 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 13 to 26), including 116 951 locally acquired cases and 105 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (February 26), the total number of confirmed cases was 60 275, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 17 961, 10 and 60 709 respectively.

The Food and Health Bureau yesterday issued a press release to announce the arrangement of ending the home quarantine earlier for close contacts. With regard to home quarantine orders issued on or before February 27, close contacts who have received at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccines may conduct rapid antigen tests (RAT) on Day 6 and Day 7 of the home quarantine period. If they obtain negative test results during RATs on these two successive days (or any other subsequent two successive days), they may be deemed as fulfilling the condition of ending their quarantine early after obtaining the second negative results. The relevant home quarantine order can be deemed as finished. The CHP will not provide written proof for individuals about their early-ending home quarantine. Conversely, if they obtain a positive test result during RAT, they will need to undergo isolation arrangement as cases tested positive.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Sunday, February 27, 2022
Issued at HKT 22:11

**Shiloh** · February 28, 2022, 07:37 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2022800712.htm

CHP investigates 11 229 confirmed and 6 631 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 16 606 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (February 28) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, February 28, the CHP was investigating 11 229 additional confirmed cases, 6 631 additional asymptomatic cases and 16 606 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 34 466 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours). Hong Kong has recorded a total of 205 780 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The newly reported cases consist of four imported cases and 34 462 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

As at 4pm today, a total of 148 066 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 14 to 27), including 147 957 locally acquired cases and 109 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (February 27), the total number of confirmed cases was 68 892, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 22 545, 10 and 79 867 respectively.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Monday, February 28, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:05

**sharon sanders** · February 28, 2022, 10:34 AM

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**Shiloh** · March 1, 2022, 09:45 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2030100642.htm

CHP investigates 11 324 confirmed and 5 104 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 16 169 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 1) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 1, the CHP was investigating 11 324 additional confirmed cases, 5 104 additional asymptomatic cases and 16 169 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 32 597 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours). Hong Kong has recorded a total of 238 377 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The newly reported cases consist of five imported cases and 32 592 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

As at 4pm today, a total of 180 426 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 15 to 28), including 180 333 locally acquired cases and 93 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (February 28), the total number of confirmed cases was 86 811, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 34 141, 10 and 84 818 respectively.

Also, as a passenger flight (EK384) operated by Emirates from Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and Bangkok, Thailand, arriving in Hong Kong on February 27 had three passengers who tested positive upon arrival, the DH thus invoked the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599H) to prohibit the landing of passenger flights from Dubai and Bangkok operated by Emirates in Hong Kong from March 1 to 14.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:00

**Shiloh** · March 2, 2022, 07:51 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2030200673.htm

CHP investigates 19 698 confirmed and 8 694 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 26 961 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 2) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 2, the CHP was investigating 19 698 additional confirmed cases, 8 694 additional asymptomatic cases and 26 961 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 55 353 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours). Hong Kong has recorded a total of 293 730 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The newly reported cases consist of 27 imported cases and 55 326 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

As at 4pm today, a total of 211 323 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 16 to March 1), including 211 225 locally acquired cases and 98 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (March 1), the total number of confirmed cases was 98 722, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 39 663, 10 and 99 982 respectively.

Also, as a passenger flight (CX796) operated by Cathay Pacific from Jakarta, Indonesia, arriving in Hong Kong on March 1 had 23 passengers who tested positive upon arrival, the DH thus invoked the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599H) to prohibit the landing of passenger flights from Jakarta operated by Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong from March 3 to 16.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:40

**sharon sanders** · March 2, 2022, 09:30 AM

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**sharon sanders** · March 3, 2022, 06:39 AM

A sample of what the government of Hong Kong press releases look like today:

Government departments to take rigorous enforcement actions against non-compliance with anti-epidemic regulations during "Insects Awakening"
CSD latest arrangements in light of epidemic development
Latest arrangements for Labour Department public services
Some FEHD markets and cooked food markets to temporarily close for deep cleaning and disinfection
Government finishes exercise on "restriction-testing declaration" in respect of specified "restricted area" in Wo Tai House, On Tai Estate, Kwun Tong, and enforcement operation for breaches of compulsory testing notice
Update on anti-epidemic medical supplies from Mainland
Latest service arrangements of DH's Tuberculosis and Chest Service
Hospital Authority announces positive patient cases detected via admission screening or testing and clusters of nosocomial COVID-19 infections
Appeal for information on missing man in Kwun Tong (with photo)
Government announces latest situation of fresh food supply from Mainland
Government makes "restriction-testing declaration" and issues compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Tak Long Estate, Kowloon City
Statistics on vessels, port cargo and containers for the fourth quarter of 2021
Government makes "restriction-testing declaration" and issues compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Shek Lei (l) Estate, Kwai Chung
Judiciary alerts public to phishing email
Effective Exchange Rate Index
Government finishes exercise on "restriction-testing declaration" in respect of specified "restricted area" in Yiu Shing House, Tin Yiu (I) Estate, Yuen Long, and enforcement operation for breaches of compulsory testing notice
Government finishes exercise on"restriction-testing declaration" in respect of specified"restricted area" in Tak Loong House, Tak Long Estate, Kowloon City, and enforcement operation for breaches of compulsory testing notice
Government finishes exercise on "restriction-testing declaration" in respect of specified "restricted area" in Tsing Yi and enforcement operation for breaches of compulsory testing notice
Government makes "restriction-testing declaration" and issues compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Jat Min Chuen, Sha Tin
Government employees fully committed to anti-epidemic efforts
Government finishes exercise on "restriction-testing declaration" in respect of specified "restricted area" in Chun Yat House, Chun Yeung Estate, Sha Tin, and enforcement operation for breaches of compulsory testing notice
Government makes "restriction-testing declaration" and issues compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Tsing Yi
Government makes "restriction-testing declaration" and issues compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Yiu Tai House, Tin Yiu (II) Estate, Yuen Long
FEHD foreman tests positive for COVID-19
Government enforces "restriction-testing declaration" and compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Wo Tai House, On Tai Estate, Kwun Tong
Government enforces "restriction-testing declaration" and compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Tak Loong House, Tak Long Estate, Kowloon City
Government enforces "restriction-testing declaration" and compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Yiu Shing House, Tin Yiu (I) Estate, Yuen Long
Government enforces "restriction-testing declaration" and compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Chun Yeung Estate, Sha Tin
Government enforces "restriction-testing declaration" and compulsory testing notice in respect of specified "restricted area" in Tsing Yi
Hong Kong Customs alerts public to one model of unsafe cot (with photo)
Secretary of Commissioner of Correctional Services tests positive for COVID-19
SCS completes home quarantine
Temporary closure of some post offices
Key statistics on service demand of A&E Departments and occupancy rates in public hospitals
Two additional COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Stations to commence Friday

**sharon sanders** · March 3, 2022, 07:08 AM

CHP investigates 19 725 confirmed and 9 592 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 27 510 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 3) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 3, the CHP was investigating 19 725 additional confirmed cases, 9 592 additional asymptomatic cases and 27 510 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 56 827 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours). Hong Kong has recorded a total of 350 557 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The newly reported cases consist of two imported cases and 56 825 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

As at 4pm today, a total of 262 319 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 17 to March 2), including 262 215 locally acquired cases and 104 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (March 2), the total number of confirmed cases was 118 420, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 48 384, 10 and 126 916 respectively.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Thursday, March 3, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:12

CHP investigates 19 725 confirmed and 9 592 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 27 510 cases pending status

https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202203/03/P2022030300624.htm

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 3) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 3, the CHP was investigating...

**Shiloh** · March 4, 2022, 08:36 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2030400657.htm

092 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 4) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 4, the CHP was investigating 19 830 additional confirmed cases, 8 601 additional asymptomatic cases and 24 092 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 52 523 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours). Hong Kong has recorded a total of 403 080 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The newly reported cases consist of 11 imported cases and 52 512 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

As at 4pm today, a total of 312 979 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 18 to March 3), including 312 882 locally acquired cases and 97 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (March 3), the total number of confirmed cases was 149 683, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 63 669, 10 and 137 195 respectively.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Friday, March 4, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:17

**Shiloh** · March 5, 2022, 07:16 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2030500630.htm

CHP investigates 13 000 confirmed and 5 920 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 18 609 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 5) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 5, the CHP was investigating 13 000 additional confirmed cases, 5 920 additional asymptomatic cases and 18 609 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 37 529 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours). Hong Kong has recorded a total of 440 609 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The newly reported cases consist of six imported cases and 37 523 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

As at 4pm today, a total of 361 775 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 19 to March 4), including 361 669 locally acquired cases and 106 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (March 4), the total number of confirmed cases was 174 478, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 75 925, 10 and 152 667 respectively.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Saturday, March 5, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:05

**sharon sanders** · March 5, 2022, 11:54 AM

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**Shiloh** · March 7, 2022, 09:56 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2030700700.htm

CHP investigates 9 410 confirmed and 3 997 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 11 743 cases pending status
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 7) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 7, the CHP was investigating 9 410 additional confirmed cases, 3 997 additional asymptomatic cases and 11 743 cases with pending case status in the past 24 hours (i.e. there were 25 150 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in those 24 hours). Hong Kong has recorded a total of 496 767 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The newly reported cases consist of 32 imported cases and 25 118 locally acquired cases. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

In addition, as of 0.00am, March 7, a total of 2 074 deaths related to COVID-19 during the fifth wave (since December 31, 2021) was recorded, with 2 070 and four deaths reported from the Hospital Authority and public mortuaries respectively. Hong Kong has so far recorded a total of 2 287 deaths related to COVID-19.

As at 4pm today, a total of 417 373 cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 21 to March 6), including 417 279 locally acquired cases and 94 imported cases. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (March 6), the total number of confirmed cases was 202 704, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 90 715, 10 and 178 188 respectively.

Also, as the passenger flight (GA876) operated by Garuda Indonesia arriving in Hong Kong from Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 6 had 26 passengers who tested positive upon arrival, the DH thus invoked the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599H) to prohibit the landing of passenger flights in Hong Kong from Jakarta operated by Garuda Indonesia from March 8 to 21.

People with positive or preliminary positive COVID-19 nucleic acid test results will receive an SMS notification about the result, together with a request to fill in an electronic form (www.chp.gov.hk/cdpi) to submit information, including those on family members living in the same household. This is to facilitate the work of the CHP such as epidemiological investigation and arrangement of hospital admission, isolation and quarantine. People who receive the relevant SMS should check the personal information and information on testing in the SMS carefully and fill in the electronic form as soon as possible to provide accurate and complete information.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Monday, March 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 21:15

**Shiloh** · March 10, 2022, 08:26 AM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2031000650.htm

CHP investigates 5 845 confirmed and 3 714 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 14 831 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 7 012 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 10) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 10, the CHP was investigating 24 390 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus by nucleic acid tests (5 845 confirmed cases, 3 714 additional asymptomatic cases and 14 831 cases with pending case status) in the past 24 hours. Separately, 7 012 additional positive cases through rapid antigen tests (RAT) (3 869 symptomatic cases and 3 143 asymptomatic cases) were reported. Hong Kong has recorded a total of 575 623 and 41 796 cases that tested positive by nucleic acid tests and RAT respectively for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The aforementioned newly reported cases consist of 10 imported cases and 24 380 locally acquired cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests, as well as 7 012 locally acquired cases tested positive by RAT. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

In addition, as of 0.00am, March 10, a total of 2 937 deaths related to COVID-19 during the fifth wave (since December 31, 2021) was recorded, with 2 928 and nine deaths reported from the Hospital Authority and public mortuaries respectively. Hong Kong has so far recorded a total of 3 150 deaths related to COVID-19.

As at 4pm today, a total of 459 393 cases that tested positive by nucleic acid tests for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 24 to March 9), including 459 267 locally acquired cases and 126 imported cases. During the same period, a total of 41 796 cases tested positive by RAT had been reported. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases by nucleic acid tests reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (March 9), the total number of confirmed cases was 240 290, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 112 963, 10 and 197 970 respectively.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Thursday, March 10, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:27

**Shiloh** · March 11, 2022, 12:34 PM

Source: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...2031100649.htm

CHP investigates 5 237 confirmed and 3 443 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 10 208 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 10 493 cases tested positive by rapid antigen tests
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (March 11) announced the latest epidemic situation of COVID-19. As of 0.00am, March 11, the CHP was investigating 18 888 additional cases that tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus by nucleic acid tests (5 237 confirmed cases, 3 443 additional asymptomatic cases and 10 208 cases with pending case status) in the past 24 hours. Separately, 10 493 additional positive cases through rapid antigen tests (RAT) (7 616 symptomatic cases and 2 877 asymptomatic cases) were reported. Hong Kong has recorded a total of 594 511 and 52 289 cases that tested positive by nucleic acid tests and RAT respectively for the SARS-CoV-2 virus so far.

The aforementioned newly reported cases consist of four imported cases and 18 884 locally acquired cases tested positive by nucleic acid tests, as well as 10 493 locally acquired cases tested positive by RAT. The CHP is continuing with epidemiological investigations on the cases.

In addition, as of 0.00am, March 11, a total of 3 231 deaths related to COVID-19 during the fifth wave (since December 31, 2021) was recorded, with 3 222 and nine deaths reported from the Hospital Authority and public mortuaries respectively. Hong Kong has so far recorded a total of 3 444 deaths related to COVID-19.

As at 4pm today, a total of 458 861 cases that tested positive by nucleic acid tests for the SARS-CoV-2 virus had been reported in the past 14 days (February 25 to March 10), including 458 729 locally acquired cases and 132 imported cases. During the same period, a total of 52 289 cases tested positive by RAT had been reported. A list of buildings related to the cases is available at the "COVID-19 Thematic Website" (www.coronavirus.gov.hk).

Furthermore, among the earlier cases by nucleic acid tests reported, there were cases (including pending cases) changed to confirmed, asymptomatic or re-positive cases. As at yesterday (March 10), the total number of confirmed cases was 245 987, while the figures for asymptomatic cases, re-positive cases, pending/unknown cases recorded since January 1 were 116 539, 10 and 213 087 respectively.

Also, as the passenger flight (QR818) operated by Qatar Airways arriving in Hong Kong from Doha, Qatar, on March 9, had five passengers who tested positive upon arrival, the DH thus invoked the Prevention and Control of Disease (Regulation of Cross-boundary Conveyances and Travellers) Regulation (Cap. 599H) to prohibit the landing of passenger flights in Hong Kong from Doha operated by Qatar Airways from March 11 to 24.

The spokesman for the CHP stressed that the local situation of COVID-19 infection became severe recently and there is a continuous increase in the number of cases involving mutant strains that carry higher transmissibility. With the higher transmissibility and risk of infection of the Omicron mutant strain, the CHP strongly appeals to the community to continue to comply with the social distancing measures, avoid going out and refrain from participating in unnecessary or crowded activities or gatherings (particularly religious or cross-family activities and gatherings). This would lower the risk of infection and prevent the virus from spreading in the community.

The spokesman reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in preventing severe cases and deaths from the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They can provide effective protection to those vaccinated in preventing serious complications and even death after infection. People who are yet to receive vaccination, especially senior citizens, chronic patients and other immunocompromised persons who face a higher chance of death after COVID-19 infection, should get vaccinated as early as possible for self-protection and to reduce the risk of falling seriously ill and death should they get infected. Meanwhile, a person who gets COVID-19 and influenza at the same time may be more seriously ill and would have a higher risk of death. Influenza vaccination may reduce the likelihood of hospitalisation and the length of stay. In addition, seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months or above except those with known contraindications. Persons at higher risk of getting influenza and its complications, including the elderly and children, should receive seasonal influenza vaccination early. Please see details of the vaccination schemes on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/17980.html).

Ends/Friday, March 11, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:56

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China - Hong Kong: CHP investigates 159 confirmed and 300 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 768 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 265 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests

China - Hong Kong: CHP investigates 159 confirmed and 300 asymptomatic additional SARS-CoV-2 virus cases with 768 cases pending status by nucleic acid tests as well as 1 265 cases that tested positive by rapid antigen tests

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