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People make the most of the hot weather across the city’s major beaches during the Easter long weekend. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Swimmers catch some rays in Repulse Bay as Hong Kong swelters on the hottest day of the year so far. Photo: Sam Tsang
Swimmers catch some rays in Repulse Bay as Hong Kong swelters on the hottest day of the year so far. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Air pollution hits highest health risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong boosts flood response with new robot deployments

The four pumping machines are capable of draining the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers urge clarity on fee waivers under new healthcare charges

Many elderly residents are unclear about their inclusion under the new policy’s safety net, Kitson Yang says.

Accident and emergency departments’ fee for people with less urgent needs will increase from the current HK$180 to HK$400, under the reform. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accident and emergency departments’ fee for people with less urgent needs will increase from the current HK$180 to HK$400, under the reform. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong suddenly blanketed in haze and how much longer will it last?

The Post breaks down what’s behind the dusty, dry weather that triggered a health warning.

Hong Kong weather

Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Hong Kong society

Runaway emu gets ‘princess’ treatment at Hong Kong animal shelter

Charity House of Joy and Mercy says it plans to let the public view its ‘pampered’ new resident Miu Miu.

Charity director Ivy Tse with new resident Miu Miu the emu at the House of Joy and Mercy animal shelter. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers query need to spend HK$200 million on border health checks

But Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam defends annual expenditure as necessary for early warning system and to ‘safeguard the southern gateway of China’.

Commuters at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in Chek Lap Kok. Last year, 4,214 travellers with a fever were identified by border health monitoring system. Photo: Eugene Lee
Commuters at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in Chek Lap Kok. Last year, 4,214 travellers with a fever were identified by border health monitoring system. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Improve transport services at Hong Kong geopark to support tourism: lawmakers

Call to action from lawmakers follows minister brushing aside similar suggestions and stressing importance of conservation over development.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

What’s behind the rising number of Hong Kong doctors, nurses being disciplined?

Health Bureau’s reply to lawmaker shows 33 instances of disciplinary action against doctors in 2023-24, up from 21 and 14 for two previous years.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Are community pharmacies the magic bullet for Hong Kong’s patients?

How will patients benefit and how much will proposed community pharmacies help Hong Kong’s chronically overstretched public healthcare system?

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

12 non-locally trained dentists issued offers to ease shortage in Hong Kong

All 12 are fluent in Cantonese and English, with three already working in the city as authorities push to fill 80 vacancies.

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Hong Kong is currently grappling with a shortage of dentists. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong is currently grappling with a shortage of dentists. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s revamped Mong Kok Market Complex to temporarily house health centre

Former market building undergoing four-year makeover has received occupation permit and fire safety certificate, URA says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers may soon pay deposits for booked public medical services

Residents might also face no-show charges as part of reforms aimed at cutting down on abuse of healthcare system, minister says.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong gas usage stays below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year

Supplier expects trend to persist while economists attribute lower consumption to changing lifestyles, including increased mainland travel.

A man cooking at a stall in Central. Gas consumption has consistently remained below the amount recorded in 2018. Photo: Edmond So
A man cooking at a stall in Central. Gas consumption has consistently remained below the amount recorded in 2018. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong weather

Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong tree enthusiast on high alert for hill fires on Ching Ming Festival

Paul Melsom, a horticulturist who teaches secondary school students, has planted thousands of trees in a Lantau country park over the decades.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

One-third of HIV cases in Hong Kong among low-risk groups such as housewives

Authorities say low-risk cases have higher likelihood of identifying their infections at later stage due to limited awareness.

More than three-quarters of respondents are unaware that symptoms do not necessarily develop upon infection of sexually transmitted diseases, says Katherine Lam (left), vice-chairwoman at the Community Health Organisation for Intervention, Care and Empowerment. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong may lose billions in tax revenue over smoking restrictions: lawmaker

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

A source has said authorities will submit an amendment bill covering restrictions on smoking to the legislature towards the end of this month. Photo: Eugene Lee
A source has said authorities will submit an amendment bill covering restrictions on smoking to the legislature towards the end of this month. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Companies invited to develop 3 new tourism and recreation areas in Hong Kong

One government plan calls for turning disused quarry on Lamma Island into high-end coastal and hillside resort, complemented by yacht marina.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong won’t set limit on students’ screen time despite health concerns

Department of Health survey finds more than 60 per cent of students exceed two hours of screen usage daily.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong aims to ban flavoured smoking items next year, starting with non-menthol

Authorities will also propose banning smoking within three metres of entrances of sites such as schools and hospitals, source says.

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Source says the government will submit an amendment bill to the legislature towards the end of the month. Photo: Jelly Tse
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