03 Mar 2020 | 10:25 AM UTC
Hong Kong: Authorities introduce additional measures to contain COVID-19 spread March 1 /update 12
Authorities announce that travelers from mainland China, Iran, the Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, or Veneto regions (Italy) will be placed under quarantine upon arrival to contain spread of COVID-19 effective March 1; follow authority directives
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01 Dec 10:38 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Government increases COVID-19 restrictive measures from December 2 /update 44
21 Nov 03:44 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Travel Bubble with Singapore postponed until December 6 /update 43
27 Oct 03:13 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities to ease COVID-19 restrictions from October 30 /update 42
24 Sep 04:41 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities add UK to list of high-risk travel countries from October 1 /update 41
17 Sep 09:02 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities further ease some restrictions September 18 /update 40
08 Sep 05:09 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities to ease restrictions on public gatherings September 11 /update 39
18 Aug 05:29 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Some COVID-19 measures extended until August 25 /update 38
05 Aug 08:52 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities extend social distancing requirements through August 11 /update 37
27 Jul 05:26 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities announce increased COVID-19 restrictions from July 29 /update 36
22 Jul 10:02 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities extend mandatory wearing of face masks until August 6 /update 35
21 Jul 10:18 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities to introduce new entry restrictions on July 25 /update 34
19 Jul 10:46 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities tighten COVID-19 restrictions on July 19 /update 33
14 Jul 03:52 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities tighten COVID-19 restrictions July 14 /update 32
10 Jul 02:35 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Schools to close on July 13 amid new COVID-19 outbreak /update 31
30 Jun 06:04 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Ban on gatherings of more than 50 people extended until July 14 as other COVID-19 measures eased /update 30
16 Jun 05:07 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Gatherings of up to 50 people permitted from June 19 /update 29
03 Jun 01:10 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities extend travel restrictions June 2 /update 28
28 May 12:45 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Hong Kong International Airport to resume transit services from June 1 amid COVID-19 pandemic /update 27
19 May 04:06 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities extend COVID-19 gatherings restrictions to June 4 /update 26
05 May 02:34 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities to announce relaxation of public gathering rules on May 5 /update 25
28 Apr 10:47 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Restrictions on travel from mainland China to be eased April 29 /update 24
21 Apr 05:37 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Social distancing measures extended to May 7 /update 23
15 Apr 03:03 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: HK Express extends flight suspensions through June 18 due to COVID-19 /update 22
08 Apr 06:00 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities extend social distancing measures until April 23 /update 21
07 Apr 04:01 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Government extends entry ban on non-residents April 6 /update 20
06 Apr 11:51 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities enact stricter social distancing measures April 3 /update 19
02 Apr 06:51 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities order additional venue closures for 14 days April 1 /update 18
27 Mar 03:14 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Government bans public gatherings from March 29 /update 17
23 Mar 05:17 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Government closes borders to all non-residents from March 25 /update 16
17 Mar 04:39 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Government orders mandatory home-quarantine for all travelers March 17 /update 15
16 Mar 07:34 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Mandatory quarantine for travelers from Europe and other countries March 17, 19 /update 14
11 Mar 03:24 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Mandatory quarantine for travelers from five countries March 10 /update 13
26 Feb 02:03 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities bar non-resident arrivals from South Korea to contain COVID-19 spread February 25 /update 11
20 Feb 04:49 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Health official announces second coronavirus-related fatality February 19 /update 10
13 Feb 11:31 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Government extends school closures until March 16 due to COVID-19 /update 9
12 Feb 01:48 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Protests reported over quarantine center locations February 8-11 /update 8
05 Feb 12:19 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Government to place all mainland China arrivals into home quarantine due to 2019-nCoV February 5 /update 7
05 Feb 05:24 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Medical workers continue to strike February 5 /update 6
04 Feb 04:58 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: First coronavirus (2019-nCoV) death recorded in Hong Kong February 4 /update 5
04 Feb 03:31 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Almost all border crossings with mainland China close February 3 /update 4
03 Feb 07:51 AM UTC —
Hong Kong: Public health workers begin coronavirus-related strike February 3 /update 3
28 Jan 12:30 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Public transportation suspended as of January 30 due to coronavirus 2019-nCoV January 28 /update 2
26 Jan 08:07 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Authorities block residents of Hubei province from entering HKSAR January 26 /update 1
25 Jan 01:27 PM UTC —
Hong Kong: Maximum health warning level implemented January 25
Event
As of Sunday, March 1, authorities in Hong Kong announced that all travelers (including Hong Kong residents) who have been to the Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, or Veneto regions in Italy, as well as those who have visited Iran in the past 14 days prior to their arrival in Hong Kong will be placed under quarantine. This measure is in addition to that already in place for travelers from mainland China.
On Tuesday, February 25, authorities announced that non-resident arrivals from South Korea will be prohibited entry into the territory. In addition, Hong Kong residents who had been in South Korea up to 14 days before returning to Hong Kong would have to undergo 14 days of medical surveillance. Additionally, non-residents who have been in South Korea 14 days prior to their arrival in Hong Kong will be prohibited entry.
Authorities have also announced that schools will remain closed until Monday, April 20, at the earliest.
As of Tuesday, March 3, Hong Kong has reported 100 cases of COVID-19 and two related deaths. Further international spread of COVID-19 is expected in the coming days and weeks.
Context
The first case of COVID-19 was reported on December 31 and the source of the outbreak has been linked to a wet market in Wuhan (Hubei province, China). Human-to-human and patient-to-medical staff transmission of the virus have been confirmed. Many of the associated fatalities have been due to pneumonia caused by the virus.
Cases of the virus have been confirmed in numerous countries and territories worldwide. Virus-screening and quarantining measures are being implemented at airports worldwide, as well as extensive travel restrictions. On February 28, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that the risk of spread and the risk of impact of the virus is "very high" at the global level.
Pneumonia symptoms include dry cough, chest pain, fever, and labored breathing. Pneumonia can be contagious and can be transmitted from human to human. The influenza virus, or the flu, is a common cause of viral pneumonia.
Advice
To reduce the general risk of transmission, travelers are advised to abide the following measures:
- Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue - throw tissue away immediately and wash hands.
- If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health care provider.
- Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments.
In the case that symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness emerge either during or after travel, individuals are encouraged to seek medical attention and share their travel history with their health care provider. Travelers returning from China, South Korea, Italy, and Iran who develop symptoms of pneumonia are advised to call emergency services before going to the doctor or hospital to prevent the potential spread of the disease.
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