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The government plans to first prohibit possessing and using e-cigarette cartridges in public places in mid-2026 before the second stage of a citywide ban. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong ban on e-cigarette cartridges expected to start in mid-2026

Government aims to submit bill to the legislature in April, health minister says.

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Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong fall to 10 degrees but ‘blanket’ reduces cooling rate

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s flu season to peak in late February, jab rates still low: experts

Hong Kong weather

Mercury to hit 9 degrees in Hong Kong on Sunday for coldest day yet this winter

Observatory also says Sunday’s weather will be dry, with humidity to reach as low as 35 per cent.

Residents wrap up warm on Saturday. Photo: Nora Tam
Residents wrap up warm on Saturday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Children’s Hospital suspends ENT department, affecting 500 patients

Hospital Authority confirms temporary closure due to manpower crunch, with patients referred to other public health facilities.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong marathon runners urged to keep warm before and during race

Chief manager of Hospital Authority calls for precautions ahead of Sunday event, while Observatory forecasts cold weekend with possible ice.

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Runners in Sunday’s marathon may face coldest day so far this winter in Hong Kong

Observatory says temperatures set to drop to as low as 9 degrees Celsius when Standard Chartered race is held.

Runners take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon last year. Photo: Elson Li
Runners take part in the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon last year. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong girl, 5, dies after suspected medical blunder involving stitches

Lai Sum-yuet dies in paediatric intensive care unit in Princess Margaret Hospital after suspected medical blunder about eight months ago.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong flu cases to spike as students, residents return from holiday: expert

Dr Edwin Tsui’s warning follows surge in vaccine inquiries and bookings after actress Barbie Hsu’s death from flu-triggered pneumonia in Japan.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Flu jab inquiries, bookings rise in Hong Kong after death of Barbie Hsu

Doctors say more people visiting clinics after news of Taiwanese actress’ death from pneumonia, triggered by flu.

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More people are making inquiries and appointments for flu jabs at Hong Kong clinics after the death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Chronically ill Hongkongers urged to avoid Japan, other flu-hit countries

Risk for chronically ill patients who contract influenza must be taken seriously, doctors warn after death of Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu in Japan.

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Tourists in Kyoto, Japan. Several travel destinations popular with Hongkongers are undergoing flu surges, including Japan. Photo: AFP
Tourists in Kyoto, Japan. Several travel destinations popular with Hongkongers are undergoing flu surges, including Japan. Photo: AFP
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities issue warning over teething sticks choking hazard

Three types of Gerber Soothe ‘N’ Chew Teething Sticks could be dangerous to children, Centre for Food Safety says.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Greenpeace calls for reusable cup system at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park

Group urges government to spend HK$10 million on system after finding main stadium alone may generate 1.2 million disposable items in a year.

Fame and celebrity

Taiwanese actress Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu dies from pneumonia at age 48

Actress who gained popularity for starring role in TV drama Meteor Garden contracted flu while travelling in Japan.

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Taiwanese actress Hsu Shi-yuan has died from pneumonia aged 48 while travelling in Japan. Photo: Weibo
Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers urged to wrap up warm as temperatures set to dip to 14 degrees

Observatory says temperatures set to fall ‘progressively’ on Monday evening under influence of cold front.

Hong Kong is set for more cool weather throughout the week. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong is set for more cool weather throughout the week. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Rise in Hong Kong infant eczema cases linked to pandemic cleaning habits

Academics at Chinese University of Hong Kong also say they have developed new probiotics for children and adults to target skin condition.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

19-month-old boy in critical condition with flu at Hong Kong hospital

Only fifth of children aged two and under have been vaccinated against flu, official data shows.

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Hong Kong society

6 Hong Kong restaurants slapped with fines for flouting single-use plastics ban

Environment chief Tse Chin-wan says each restaurant was fined HK$2,000 for repeated non-compliance.

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City leader John Lee has said that the plastics ban is intended to encourage residents to change their behaviour as opposed to punishing businesses. Photo: SCMP
City leader John Lee has said that the plastics ban is intended to encourage residents to change their behaviour as opposed to punishing businesses. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong records 88 flu deaths in first weeks of winter influenza season

Figure represents nearly 30 per cent increase over number of fatalities recorded during same period last winter.

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Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong set to dip early next week to 13 degrees Celsius

Cooler weather due to cold front moving across coast of southern China and edging closer to city.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

14 food poisoning cases in Hong Kong from Cafe de Coral’s Lunar New Year dish

Authorities say group ate poon choi for dinner in university dormitory, with cross-contamination of raw and cooked food blamed for cases.

Staff from the Centre for Health Protection and the Centre for Food Safety are investigating. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong patient finds gauze in scrotum 2 months after operation

Hospital Authority reveals case in which surgeon left gauze in patient during testicle removal operation.

The discovery was among seven “sentinel events” in the third quarter of last year, according to a quarterly newsletter published by the Hospital Authority. Photo: Felix Wong
The discovery was among seven “sentinel events” in the third quarter of last year, according to a quarterly newsletter published by the Hospital Authority. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong environmental issues

Should Hong Kong end Japanese seafood import ban after Chinese test results?

Restaurants urge review of ban, but others cautious after tests of samples near Fukushima show no signs of negative impact on marine life.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Deficit will not affect first stage of Hong Kong hospital development push’

Outgoing head of public hospital system says city’s deficit of nearly HK$100 billion will not affect first of two 10-year development plans.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Don’t delay seeking help for children with flu symptoms, Hong Kong parents urged

Warning from leading medical expert follows spate of severe cases complicated by other viruses and bacterial infections.

People wait at the Prince of Wales Hospital’s accident and emergency department. Photo: Jelly Tse
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