1. Anti-epidemic measures for air crew strengthened

​The Government will further enhance the prevailing anti-epidemic measures applicable to air crew, with a view to maintaining smooth air cargo services into and out of Hong Kong and addressing the basic daily needs of society, while safeguarding public health.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202111/12/P2021111200717.htm

2. Additional rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin for quarantine of foreign domestic helpers

​The Labour Department (LD) announced that, starting from December 8, the Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin will be added as a Designated Quarantine Facility (DQF), providing a total of 500 rooms for quarantine of foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) coming to work in Hong Kong.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202111/12/P2021111200277.htm

3. Government to specify New Zealand as medium-risk Group B specified place

​The Government announced that New Zealand will be specified as a medium-risk Group B specified place in view of the latest developments of the COVID-19 epidemic situation there. The adjustment will take effect from 0.00am on November 17.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202111/10/P2021111000307.htm

4. 37th round of compulsory testing for staff members of RCHEs, RCHDs and nursing homes to commence shortly

​The 37th round of compulsory testing for staff members of residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs), residential care homes for persons with disabilities (RCHDs) and nursing homes will commence shortly.

For details, refer to: https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202111/12/P2021111100366.htm

More information on COVID-19 vaccines:

www.covidvaccine.gov.hk/en/

We would like to solicit your support to disseminate the information to your colleagues, work associates and/or business partners so that they could adopt proper preventive measures. Thank you very much for your support.

Department of Health