Trio of new imported, asymptomatic cases had all been jabbed and are all currently in isolation.
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Steep rise of novel coronavirus cases in Hong Kong prompts urgent appeal for everyone to get jabbed as Macao reports 23 imported cases in a month.
Orange Cold Weather alert issued, while strong monsoon signal remains in force. Public advised to take precautions in view of unseasonably chilly conditions.
African republic is one of the world’s major emerging sources of graphite concentrate, much of which is exported to China.
Chief executive previously rejected the idea but now says the campaign would be considered depending on the situation as new cases exceed 3,600 today.
From Monday, travellers from both Hong Kong and Taiwan face 14 days hotel quarantine followed by a week’s self-health management.
New measure aims to halt spread of Covid-19 in quarantine hotels, as previously arrivals checked in after being tested.
Health chief Leong Iek Hou says arrivals from the mainland may be required to have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus at some stage in the future.
Definition of ‘endangerment’ of national security remains open to question; lawmakers seek clarity from government.