Hong Kong is reeling under the fifth Covid-19 wave led by the Omicron variant. Elections in the country have been postponed and nearly 7.4 million people have been put under strict mandates as Covid cases rise in the country.

Hong Kong to enforce mass testing amid Fifth wave of COVID-19 led by the Omicron variant

Chief executive Carrie Lam has said that all Hong Kongers must undergo three rounds of compulsory coronavirus testing. "The coming one to three months are crucial in fighting the pandemic," Lam told a press briefing.

All Hong Kongers must undergo three rounds of compulsory coronavirus tests: Carrie Lam

As Hong Kong battles a surge in Covid-19 cases, the government announced that the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal would be turned into a dedicated coronavirus facility with 1,000 beds to mitigate overburdened public hospitals.

Hong Kong turning old airport into Covid-19 isolation facility

Hong Kong is reeling under the Covid-19 wave led by the Omicron variant. Elections in the country have been postponed and nearly 7.4 million people have been put under strict mandates as Covid cases rise in the country.

Covid wave in Hong Kong: Elections postponed, 7.4 million people put under strict mandates

Hong Kong authorities are ramping up the provision of community isolation and treatment units as cases of coronavirus continue to surge. The government, in a statement, said that the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal would be completely turned into a dedicated Covid facility with 1,000 beds.

Amid a surge in cases, Hong Kong to ramp up isolation facilities

An Omicron fueled Wuhan Virus surge has brought Hong Kong to its knees. The hospitals in the city are overwhelmed. More than 10,000 people are waiting to be admitted to hospitals. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Covid-19 surge brings Hong Kong to its knees

Covid situation worsens in Hong Kong with daily cases climbing over the 4,000 mark. The city fails to maintain its zero covid policy, hundreds of patients are lying in beds outside the hospital as the medical system in the economic hub are overwhelmed by the rising covid cases.

Hospitals overwhelmed as covid-19 cases rise in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is battling a resurgent Covid wave as the officials on Thursday reported that cases multiplied by 60 times this month, putting the health infrastructure under tremendous strain.

Hong Kong’s ‘dynamic zero Covid’ policy put to test as cases multiply by 60 times

China on Tuesday censored a website of a Hong Kong rights group amid a crackdown on freedom of speech. Known as Hong Kong Watch, the UK-based advocacy group said its website could not be accessed through some networks in the Chinese-ruled city.

China censors website of Hong Kong rights group amid crackdown on freedom of speech

Hong Kong is struggling to cope as COVID-19 cases rises to record highs and overwhelms its hospitals. Daily infections have multiplied 13 times over the past two weeks from about 100 cases at the start of February to over 1300 on February 13th, authorities are scrambling to control the deepening outbreak.

Hong Kong's daily covid-19 cases multiply 13 times in last two weeks

Carrie Lam, the head of the administration in Hong Kong said that the latest Covid wave had 'overwhelmed' Hong Kong. On Monday, the daily cases rose by about 20 times those over past two weeks.

Hong Kong 'overwhelmed' due to latest Covid wave: Carrie Lam

At a time when the Covid situation is easing around the world, Hong Kong seems to be in a tight spot as the infections have been rising unabatedly. The city is getting overwhelmed by the "onslaught", its leader said on Monday.

Hong Kong overwhelmed by Covid wave’s 'onslaught', says leader Carrie Lam

Hong Kong reported 986 new coronavirus infections on Thursday as authorities scramble to contain an outbreak which medical experts warn could see 28,000 daily cases by the end of March, with the unvaccinated elderly a particular worry.

Hong Kong Covid infections surge, experts warn of 30,000 cases a day

Covid-19 has now entered Hong Kong supply chains affecting the availability of essential products and food items. As more and more truck drivers are testing positive for the virus the transport and delivery services have halted, here's our report.

Hong Kong imposes strict Covid curbs as virus outbreak affects supply chains

Hong Kong government on Tuesday announced stringent restrictions amid shortage of vegetables due to truck drivers getting positive for coronavirus. The officials have limited the public gatherings from 4 to 2 people.

Vegetable prices soar as COVID affects supply chains in Hong Kong

Pet hamsters that were imported into Hong Kong carried the Delta variant of Coronavirus, sparking a local outbreak, a research study has claimed. The research, posted January 28 as a preprint on The Lancet which is yet to be peer-reviewed, confirms the earlier fears that a pet shop was the source of COVID-19, which infected more than 50 people and led to the culling of over 2,000 hamsters.

Hong Kong outbreak caused due to Covid transmission from hamsters, says study

Hong Kong has announced strict new coronavirus restrictions as authorities put fresh limits on private gatherings. Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has announced ban on private gatherings of more than two families.

Hong Kong restricts private gatherings to combat Covid

China is tightening its grip in Macao with the planned election and national security measures in the area, including revision of its national security law, to prevent any political crisis like that in nearby Hong Kong from taking root in the semi-autonomous Chinese city, according to a media report.

China tightens rules, restrictions in Macao to avoid Hong Kong-type unrest: Report

Hong Kong's "zero-Covid" policy was on the ropes Saturday as authorities announced a record number of new infections, sending officials scrambling to ramp up testing capacity and warning that a tightening of virus-control measures could be needed.

Covid infections in Hong Kong reach record high, testing capacity to ramp up

Dozens of pet stores that sold hamsters in Hong Kong may resume business from Sunday, Hong Kong's government said, after being shuttered last week and thousands culled over coronavirus fears.

Hong Kong allows hamster pet stores to resume business after COVID-19 cull

For much of 2021, Hong Kong had succeeded in controlling the spread of the COVID-19, but the highly transmissible Omicron variant has spoiled its record with 600 infections detected in January so far.

Hong Kong farmers burn unsold flowers as lockdown due to surging COVID cases ruin business

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced that the quarantine period will be reduced to 14 days, starting from February 5. Earlier, residents who were returning from more than 160 countries were asked to quarantine for 21 days in designated hotels.

Hong Kong to reduce quarantine period for arrivals to 14 days

Hong Kong may not reopen until early 2024 because of its strict COVID-19 policies, which could trigger an exodus of foreign firms and staff and jeopardise the city's role as a financial hub, its European Chamber of Commerce said in a draft report.

Hong Kong risks exodus over extended COVID-19 isolation, Euro chamber says

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Hong Kong to enforce mass testing amid Fifth wave of COVID-19 led by the Omicron variant

All Hong Kongers must undergo three rounds of compulsory coronavirus tests: Carrie Lam

Hong Kong turning old airport into Covid-19 isolation facility

Covid wave in Hong Kong: Elections postponed, 7.4 million people put under strict mandates

Amid a surge in cases, Hong Kong to ramp up isolation facilities

Gravitas: Covid-19 surge brings Hong Kong to its knees

Hospitals overwhelmed as covid-19 cases rise in Hong Kong

Hospitals overwhelmed as covid-19 cases rise in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ‘dynamic zero Covid’ policy put to test as cases multiply by 60 times

China censors website of Hong Kong rights group amid crackdown on freedom of speech

Hong Kong's daily covid-19 cases multiply 13 times in last two weeks

Hong Kong 'overwhelmed' due to latest Covid wave: Carrie Lam

Hong Kong overwhelmed by Covid wave’s 'onslaught', says leader Carrie Lam

Hong Kong Covid infections surge, experts warn of 30,000 cases a day

Hong Kong imposes strict Covid curbs as virus outbreak affects supply chains

Vegetable prices soar as COVID affects supply chains in Hong Kong

Hong Kong outbreak caused due to Covid transmission from hamsters, says study

Hong Kong restricts private gatherings to combat Covid

China tightens rules, restrictions in Macao to avoid Hong Kong-type unrest: Report

Covid infections in Hong Kong reach record high, testing capacity to ramp up

Hong Kong allows hamster pet stores to resume business after COVID-19 cull

Hong Kong farmers burn unsold flowers as lockdown due to surging COVID cases ruin business

Hong Kong to reduce quarantine period for arrivals to 14 days

Hong Kong risks exodus over extended COVID-19 isolation, Euro chamber says