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Health · 7 Oct

11-year-old girl in serious condition with flu and severe pneumonia

Nearly 370 school outbreak reports since September have affected about 2,200 people, as the Centre reports three serious child cases in five days.

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Government & Politics · 7 Oct

Communications Authority admonishes TVB over doctor’s claims about fibre and vegetables

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Health · 7 Oct

Non-emergency A&E cases fell 17.5% in first nine months of 2026

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Authorities seize about 30,000 litres of illegal fuel and arrest nine

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7 Oct

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival expands into Tamar Park, with late hours until 1am

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7 Oct

Police arrest 17 over 63 suspected traffic-accident claims totalling HK$25m

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Health · 7 Oct

Cancer-support app study reports fewer unexpected hospital admissions

The nurse-supported service lets patients log symptoms weekly; complete reports were available for 633 of 1,214 recruits followed for 18 weeks.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Five men convicted of sexual offences involving a 14-year-old girl

All were convicted of sexual intercourse with a girl under 16; the judge said prison terms would be imposed, with sentencing set for October 30.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Police report 89 arrests in three-day Hong Kong anti-triad operation

Four children were among those arrested; police also reported seizing about 25kg of etomidate powder.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Retired man denies animal cruelty charge as trial hears accounts of dog attack

The owner said the dog had died by the time he sought veterinary help; the defendant said he struck it while defending himself.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Police arrest two after record suspected etomidate seizure in Lai Chi Kok

Officers found about 25kg of powder at a logistics office; police estimate it could make more than 120,000 cartridges.

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Government & Politics · 7 Oct

Government to seek approval for 2% pay rise for judges and judicial officers

The adjustment will be backdated to 1 April 2026, but the Government must still apply to the Finance Committee for approval.

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Health · 7 Oct

Development Bureau receives two reports on Queen Mary Hospital lift failure

The review is examining construction, acceptance and oversight, with a report to the Chief Executive targeted for mid-October.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Oct

Construction worker dies after fall from a height at Tung Chung site

The worker was found unconscious on a second-floor platform and taken to North Lantau Hospital after the fall.

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Transport · 7 Oct

New Huanggang Port will limit pre-booked taxi pickups to fleet taxis

Seven franchised bus routes, six minibuses and five cross-border services are planned, with reserve vehicles ready for opening-period peaks.

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