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Health Officials Urge Hong Kong Residents to Vaccinate Amid New Covid Wave

12/12/2025

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Hong Kong health authorities urge residents to receive the Covid vaccine as a new wave approaches.
The Centre for Health Protection notes Covid-19 activity cycles every six to nine months.
Dr. Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, of the Centre for Health Protection, says active periods relate to strain changes and waning herd immunity.
Strains shifted from KP.2 and KP.3 to NB.1.8.1.
The government offers a free citywide vaccination program for eligible residents.

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Hong Kong health authorities urge residents to receive the Covid vaccine as a new wave approaches.
The Centre for Health Protection notes Covid-19 activity cycles every six to nine months.
Dr. Edwin Tsui Lok-kin, of the Centre for Health Protection, says active periods relate to strain changes and waning herd immunity.
Strains shifted from KP.2 and KP.3 to NB.1.8.1.
The government offers a free citywide vaccination program for eligible residents.