The HKSAR Government has the following messages for visitors :
Travel and business activities as usual: Travel and business activities are as usual in Hong Kong, a cosmopolitan city of great vitality. There is no restriction on travel.
Hong Kong is vigilant and prepared: The Hong Kong Government remains on high alert against the spread of H1N1. Our world-class medical services, together with the mitigation measures in place, has helped ensure that the infected will get timely treatment and prevent the spread of H1N1 within our city.
No quarantine of visitors: Under the latest mitigation arrangements, confirmed H1N1 patients will no longer be quarantined and their close contacts will not be traced. Travellers with mild symptoms detected at all boundary control points will be provided with face mask and guidance notes for seeking medical consultation. Travellers with severe conditions will be taken to public hospitals for medical assessment.
Keep clean, be healthy: All sectors of the travel industry, including tourist attractions, public transport, restaurants and hotels, and other tourist facilities have been adopting the highest hygiene standards and the necessary preventive measures such as enhanced disinfection of facilities. We also encourage inbound visitors to observe good personal hygiene. With all of the above, Hong Kong remains a safe and hygienic city.
To have an enjoyable and healthy stay in Hong Kong, travellers are advised to follow the precautionary procedures listed below:
Visitors are strongly recommended to purchase travel health insurance before departure.
Upon arrival, those with respiratory symptoms are urged to approach port health authorities for assistance.
Maintain good personal hygiene:
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Avoid contact with sick people
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Avoid touching one's eyes, nose or mouth
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Wash hands frequently with soap and water or apply an alcohol-based hand cleaner
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Wear a surgical mask if you develop flu-like symptoms
If you are feeling unwell, especially if you have a fever, inform your hotel's staff and the tour leader/tour guide; and arrange for medical consultation at once. You and your carer should put on a mask immediately. Rest in your hotel room and postpone any trips until you have fully recovered.
For further information, please visit the Centre for Health Protection's website at http://www.chp.gov.hk or call the Centre's 24-hour enquiry hotline: +852 2125 1111.
