Hong Kong reports no new chikungunya fever cases; prevention measures continue amidst global outbreaks.

Update on chikungunya fever

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that, as of 5pm today (February 14), no new cases of chikungunya fever (CF) had been recorded.

Latest surveillance data

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Hong Kong has recorded two confirmed CF cases so far this year, all of which were imported cases. Last year, Hong Kong recorded a total of 82 confirmed CF cases. Among them, 11 were local cases, and the rest were imported cases.

Since the beginning of 2025, and as of December 10, 2025, a total of 502 264 CF cases and 186 CF-related deaths have been reported in over 40 countries/territories. Cases have been reported in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Although the northern hemisphere is currently in the winter season, temperatures in subtropical and some temperate regions remain elevated due to climate change, creating favourable conditions for mosquito breeding. In addition, CF outbreaks continue to occur in many countries worldwide. The risk of imported cases persists. Members of the public should check the situation of the destinations before travelling abroad, especially when travelling to Southeast Asian countries.

Continuously strengthening prevention and control

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Given that some local cases of CF have visited the Tsing Yi Nature Trails or the surrounding area in November last year, the trails are currently closed until further notice. Relevant government departments (including the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), Kwai Tsing District Office, Lands Department, Drainage Services Department, and Civil Engineering and Development Department) have been continuously conducting comprehensive mosquito control and environmental remediation work along the trails. Since the confirmation on December 10, 2025, of a case involving a person who had visited the Tsing Yi Nature Trails on November 30, 2025, no further local cases have been recorded to date.

The FEHD and relevant departments have comprehensively enhanced the mosquito control operations in Hong Kong since July last year, and this has continued. Among these, the FEHD has conducted vector investigations and targeted mosquito control operations against the imported and local cases. In light of the local cases, the FEHD has immediately conducted follow-up actions, including:

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 abovementioned measures will be continued. Furthermore, the Government will further enhance the mosquito control efforts in addition to the existing measures.

Preventive measures to be taken by the public

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Members of the public should use DEET-containing insect repellents or other effective active ingredients properly to 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 empty cans and lunch boxes. The FEHD also advises members of the public and property management agencies 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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AFCD Volunteer Team collaborates with various sectors to promote "Take Your Litter Home"

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) announced today (February 14) that the AFCD Volunteer Team will collaborate with volunteer teams from the business sector, non-governmental organisations and other government departments to jointly promote the message of "Take Your Litter Home". The joint volunteer teams will carry out a series of clean-up and public education activities along the MacLehose Trail in the coming few months to further promote the environmental ethos of taking away one's own litter.

An AFCD spokesperson said, "Since 2015, the Department has been promoting the concept of 'Take Your Litter Home'. Over the past decade, we are pleased to observe a gradual improvement in hikers' litter-disposal habits. However, in the face of increasing numbers of visitors and practical difficulties in waste collection at remote locations, we will continue to strengthen public education. According to our statistics, the amount of litter disposal in country parks has decreased by over 40 per cent in 2025 compared to 2015."

This event, organised by the AFCD Volunteer Team together with Uni-China Group's volunteer team, involving a total of about 30 participants, carried out litter clean-up and public education work in the vicinity of Sai Wan Shan in Sai Kung. The collaboration fully demonstrates the joint efforts of the community and the Government in supporting the transformation of good practices into a social culture through concrete actions and jointly safeguarding Hong Kong's precious natural environment.

Through friendly exchanges and interactions, participating volunteers will explain to hikers how taking away their litter from remote trail sections can directly improve environmental hygiene. They will encourage the public to persistently practise waste reduction at source in all countryside areas, particularly in locations with limited waste collection services, thereby contributing to the protection and cleanliness of Hong Kong's country parks.

AFCD Volunteer Team collaborates with various sectors to promote "Take Your Litter Home" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

AFCD Volunteer Team collaborates with various sectors to promote "Take Your Litter Home" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

AFCD Volunteer Team collaborates with various sectors to promote "Take Your Litter Home" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

AFCD Volunteer Team collaborates with various sectors to promote "Take Your Litter Home" Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases