Hong Kong Reports No New Chikungunya Fever Cases; Total Remains at 24 Imported Cases This Year.

Update on chikungunya fever

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that as of 5pm today (October 4), no new cases of chikungunya fever (CF) had been recorded.

Latest surveillance data

So far this year, Hong Kong has recorded a total of 24 confirmed CF cases. All are imported cases. From 2016 to 2019, Hong Kong recorded between one and 11 imported cases annually.

Since the beginning of 2025, and as of September 30, a total of 445 271 suspected and confirmed CF cases and 155 CF-related deaths have been reported in 40 countries/territories. Cases have been reported in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. CF outbreaks currently occur in many countries worldwide. Members of the public should check the situation of the destinations before travelling abroad.

Continuously strengthening prevention and control

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) continues to conduct vector investigations and targeted mosquito control operations, and intensify mosquito prevention and control measures at the residences of recently confirmed patients, as well as at locations visited after the onset of symptoms. These measures include:

carrying out intensive fogging in scrubby areas within a 250-metre radius of the relevant locations to kill adult mosquitoes;

carrying out inspections of the locations, removing stagnant water, applying insecticides and disposing of abandoned water containers every week with a view to preventing mosquito breeding; and

enhancing public education efforts through organising health talks, setting up mobile education stations, and distributing publicity leaflets.

​The CHP urged schools to follow the FEHD's anti-mosquito guidelines to strengthen efforts to clear stagnant water on school premises and eliminate mosquito breeding sites. It is also imperative to remind staff members and students to consistently implement mosquito prevention and personal protective measures to guard against the spread of mosquito-borne diseases within school premises.

Additionally, the CHP's Port Health Division continues to step up inspections at boundary control points and remind cross-boundary public transport operators and other relevant parties to ensure good environmental hygiene and effective implementation of anti-mosquito measures. Furthermore, staff members of the Port Health Division distribute leaflets to travellers, conduct temperature screenings for inbound travellers, conduct health assessments for travellers with fever or related symptoms and refer them to hospitals for follow ups when necessary.

Proper use of DEET-containing insect repellents or other effective active ingredients can prevent mosquito bites, but the following precautions should be taken when using them:

read the label instructions carefully first;

apply right before entering an area with a risk of mosquito bites;

apply on exposed skin and clothing;

use DEET of up to 30 per cent for pregnant women and up to 10 per cent for children (For children who travel to countries or areas where mosquito-borne diseases are endemic or epidemic and where exposure is likely, those aged 2 months or above can use DEET-containing insect repellents with a DEET concentration of up to 30 per cent);

apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent;

reapply only when needed and follow the instructions; and

in addition to DEET, there are other insect repellents available on the market containing different active ingredients, such as IR3535 and picaridin. When using any insect repellent, the public should follow the usage instructions and precautions on the product label.

​The FEHD also appeals to members of the public to continue to stay alert and work together to carry out mosquito prevention and control measures early, including inspecting their homes and surroundings to remove potential breeding grounds, changing water in vases and scrubbing their inner surfaces, removing water in saucers under potted plants at least once a week, and properly disposing of containers such as soft drink cans and lunch boxes. The FEHD also advises members of the public and estate management bodies to keep drains free of blockage and level all defective ground surfaces to prevent the accumulation of water. They should also scrub all drains and surface sewers with an alkaline detergent at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.

The public should call 1823 in case of mosquito problems, and may visit the following pages for more information: the CF page of theCHPand theTravel Health Service, the latestTravel Health News,tips for using insect repellents, and the CHPFacebook Page,Instagram AccountandYouTube Channel, and also theMosquito Prevention and Control dedicated pageof the FEHD.

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SCST congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning gold medals at 15th National Games

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, today (November 15) congratulated Hong Kong, China swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning a gold medal in the Women's 100m Freestyle at the 15th National Games of the People's Republic of China (NG).

Miss Law said, "Siobhan Bernadette Haughey's performance has lived up to expectations. After winning the gold medal in the Women's 200m Freestyle event, she won the gold medal for Hong Kong in the Women's 100m Freestyle event. Her superb swimming skills and strong fighting spirit make all Hong Kong citizens proud, and I once again extend my heartfelt congratulations to her."

Miss Law also congratulated Aaron Ho on historically winning a silver medal in the Men's Sabre Individual, Oscar Louis Coggins on winning a bronze medal the Men's Individual in the triathlon event, Kaylin Hsieh on winning a bronze medal in the Women's Épée Individual and Adam Mak on winning a bronze medal in the Men's 200m Breaststroke today, and encouraging them to keep up the remarkable performance and achieve great results in the future. Miss Law said the athletes have successfully written a new glorious chapter in the NG for the Hong Kong, China Delegation, and wishing them great success in the remaining events to win honour for Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong, China Delegation has so far won ten medals, namely five golds, one silver and four bronzes, in sailing, cycling, tennis, swimming, rugby, triathlon and fencing at the 15th NG.

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