CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) announced today (November 11) that it is investigating a confirmed Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) case, and strongly urged high-risk target groups to receive Mpox vaccinations. Meanwhile, the public is advised to be vigilant and avoid close physical contact with individuals suspected of contracting Mpox.
Case details
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The case involves a 26-year-old man who developed a rash over his genital area, hand and face since November 1, followed by a fever. He attended Tsueng Kwan O Hospital for medical consultation on November 8 and was admitted for isolation treatment. He is currently in stable condition. Upon laboratory testing by the CHP’s Public Health Laboratory Services Branch, his clinical specimen tested positive for the Monkeypox virus.
According to information provided by the patient, he had high-risk sexual contact in Hong Kong with other men met through social media platform during the incubation period. The CHP is continuing an epidemiological investigation of the case, and will report the case to the World Health Organization.
Latest situation of Mpox cases
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Since 2022, Hong Kong has recorded 119 Mpox cases (94 local cases and 25 imported cases). All patients are male. Epidemiological investigations revealed that among the 26 cases recorded since August, all patients reported having engaged in high-risk sexual activities during the incubation period, including having sex with male strangers or multiple partners, and having sex without a condom. Most of them have not received the Mpox vaccinations.
Among the local cases recorded since August, patients commonly used specific dating apps to find casual male sexual partners. After testing positive, some patients were unable to contact their newly met sexual partners, which hindered the CHP’s ability to conduct effective contact tracing and implement corresponding prevention and control measures. In view of this, the CHP has increased its outreach on social media platforms to promote Mpox prevention and vaccination, and has collaborated with the operators of relevant dating apps to regularly push information about Mpox prevention and vaccination to all users in Hong Kong.
The CHP urges individuals who have engaged in high-risk sexual contact, particularly with male strangers, to remain vigilant and take appropriate personal protective measures, including receiving the Mpox vaccination and avoiding high-risk sexual contact, so as to lower the risk of infection. Members of the public should retain their sexual partners’ contact information to facilitate contact tracing when necessary.
Strengthening prevention
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Mpox vaccine can prevent infection and severe disease. Since late September, the CHP had set up an additional Mpox vaccination centre at the CHP Building, in addition to regular vaccination venues established by the Government. The CHP had also collaborated with relevant non-governmental organisations to provide outreach vaccination services, providing convenience and incentives to encourage individuals with high-risk contacts to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Since September 28, 973 high-risk individuals have received the Mpox vaccine at the regular and additional vaccination venues.
Vaccination provides a highly effective protective barrier. Studies show that receiving two doses of the Mpox vaccine reduces the risk of infection by 82 per cent, which significantly lowers the risk of transmission to sexual partners, and protects both the vaccinated individual and others. Local data also show that vaccinated patients are 87 per cent less likely to experience viral spread to other parts of the body.
The CHP’s Mpox hotline (2125 2373) will continue to provide health assessments and advice to high-risk individuals. The hotline will arrange individuals in need to get vaccinated inside the CHP. The hotline operates daily from 9am to 6pm.
More information on Mpox
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Mpox is not transmitted through respiratory droplets or aerosols in general, and transmission would not occur through social contact. The CHP reminds the public, especially those at higher risk of exposure, to take precautions and avoid close physical contact with persons or animals suspected of being infected. They should seek medical attention as soon as possible if they experience relevant symptoms, including rash, fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, muscle pain, and severe headaches. They should not engage in activities with others that may involve contact with skin rash or body fluids.
The DH has been providing Mpox vaccination services for high-risk groups, including individuals with high-risk sexual practices (such as having multiple sexual partners), sex workers, or having a history of sexually transmitted infection within the past 12 months.
For more details, please visit the CHP’s webpages on Mpox and the Mpox Vaccination Programme.
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Singapore ETO co-organises networking luncheon for Hong Kong jewellery mission visiting Singapore under Economic and Trade Express initiative
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Singapore (Singapore ETO), in collaboration with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Invest Hong Kong, co-organised a networking luncheon in Singapore today (November 11) for the visiting HKTDC jewellery mission. The event aimed to promote exchanges and business collaboration between the jewellery industries of Hong Kong and Singapore. The Singapore mission is a key promotional activity under the Economic and Trade Express initiative, which helps Hong Kong companies seize overseas opportunities while attracting more enterprises to invest and establish operations in Hong Kong.
Speaking at the luncheon, the Director of the Singapore ETO, Ms Elsa Hung, highlighted Hong Kong’s strengths as an international jewellery trading hub. With its distinctive advantages under “one country, two systems”, Hong Kong serves as a “super connector” and “super value-adder” between the Chinese Mainland and overseas markets. In the first eight months of 2026, the value of Hong Kong’s exports of jewellery, goldsmiths’ and silversmiths’ wares rose by more than 47 per cent year-on-year to around US$31 billion, while jewellery imports grew by over 50 per cent to US$40 billion. The two international jewellery shows held in Hong Kong also attracted around 4 000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions.
Ms Hung also outlined the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026-2030) (Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan) and the Chief Executive’s 2026 Policy Address. Unveiled in September 2026, Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan sets out a clear roadmap to strengthen Hong Kong’s core advantages and advance the “four centres and one hub”, reinforcing its status as an international financial, maritime and trade centre and international aviation hub, and as an international innovation and technology centre and a global hub for high-calibre talent.
In particular, she highlighted that Hong Kong is building a comprehensive jewellery and precious-metals ecosystem by accelerating the development of an international gold trading market, which includes a central clearing and settlement system for gold to be formally launched in the first quarter of 2027, and enhanced cross-border connectivity with the Shanghai Gold Exchange. To fully support the development of this ecosystem, the city is implementing targeted initiatives such as establishing a dedicated Gold Hotline to provide one-stop support for overseas gold traders, and expanding storage and refining capacities.
The luncheon also featured a panel discussion on market development trends and collaboration opportunities in the Hong Kong and Singapore jewellery sectors, bringing together around 80 business leaders, industry representatives and buyers from both regions. Following the luncheon, the mission also held one-on-one business matching meetings with local buyers.
Led by the HKTDC, the mission comprised 25 representatives from Hong Kong’s jewellery industry and visited Singapore from November 10 to 13 to engage with local industry players, gain insights into the latest market trends, and explore potential collaboration opportunities.
Singapore ETO co-organises networking luncheon for Hong Kong jewellery mission visiting Singapore under Economic and Trade Express initiative Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Singapore ETO co-organises networking luncheon for Hong Kong jewellery mission visiting Singapore under Economic and Trade Express initiative Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Singapore ETO co-organises networking luncheon for Hong Kong jewellery mission visiting Singapore under Economic and Trade Express initiative Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Singapore ETO co-organises networking luncheon for Hong Kong jewellery mission visiting Singapore under Economic and Trade Express initiative Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
