The first locally transmitted case of Chikungunya fever has been reported in Hong Kong, involving an 82-year-old woman from Fung Tak Estate in Wong Tai Sin.
The Centre for Health Protection estimates that approximately 20 residential blocks, including seven within Fung Tak Estate and nearby areas, housing over 8,000 households and more than 10,000 residents, may be at risk of infection.
Fung Tak Estate, a public housing estate under the "Tenants Purchase Scheme," is now the focus of intensified mosquito control efforts. The Housing Authority (HA) has pledged full cooperation with government initiatives, including enhancing anti-mosquito measures at HA properties near the affected area and promoting public awareness of mosquito prevention.
The HA has urged the Owners' Corporations of Fung Tak Estate to support mosquito control activities by improving daily hygiene and pest control measures, clearing stagnant water, and disposing of garbage promptly. Close coordination between the HA and the Owners' Corporations will continue to ensure appropriate assistance is provided when necessary.
To combat mosquito-borne diseases effectively, the HA has joined forces with other government departments and stakeholders. Joint actions include increased inspections of public spaces, flower beds, and other potential mosquito breeding grounds.
Immediate measures such as fogging to eliminate adult mosquitoes, removal of stagnant water and water containers, application of larvicides like mosquito sand, and deployment of mosquito traps are being implemented.
Since the first case of Chikungunya fever was confirmed, the HA has ramped up public education efforts through posters and leaflets to raise awareness about mosquito prevention. Additionally, relevant departments have been invited to hold informational seminars for residents, providing updates on the disease and practical anti-mosquito tips.
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