The Latest Breaking News from Hong Kong

Hong Kong eases travel rules in apparent shift from zero-Covid policy

Ban on flights from nine countries lifted for fully vaccinated residents and quarantine reduced to seven days

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2022

Hong Kong announces Covid plan and lifts UK, US flight ban

Cases and deaths reached record levels this month despite the zero Covid policy

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2022

Hong Kong to lift ban on flights in April

Hong Kong is set to resume international flights from nine countries, the government said Monday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 21, 2022

Hong Kong's COVID sports ban hits residents, young athletes

Competitive swimmer Jody Lee’s goal is to compete at the Paris Olympics in 2024, but with only two years left to qualify, Hong Kong’s months-long shutdown of swimming pools is making achieving his dream tougher.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2022

Hong Kong will review COVID-19 restrictions as cases decline

Hong Kong’s leader says the government will consider lifting strict social distancing measures as new COVID-19 infections in the city continue trending downward

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2022

Lessons the current wave in China, Hong Kong offer

Lockdowns can only transiently protect the susceptible pool of people and postpone the waves

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2022

With 37 million in lockdown and Covid plans under fire, Chinese ask: what comes next?

Elderly residents are wary of the jab even as Omicron spreads, and critics say zero-Covid policy is not sustainable

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2022

Bless you! Meet the flu hunters trying to stop the next pandemic in its tracks

Remember flu? Despite lockdowns holding it at bay, a small group of scientists is searching the globe for deadly new strains – and to work out what to put in next winter’s vaccines

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2022

Hong Kong’s COVID infections exceed 1 million amid outbreak

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Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2022

Why this council may have to recruit social workers from Hong Kong

Try as it might, Carmarthenshire Council is struggling to attract experienced social workers and the problem isn't going away

Wales Online · Mar 18, 2022