People may be tired of hearing about COVID, but rising case numbers and new long-COVID findings show why the topic still matters. As infections climb in Hong Kong and research suggests the long-term burden may be larger than many realize, environmental hygiene and targeted disinfection remain important tools for protecting children, the elderly, and the public in shared indoor spaces.

Hong Kong’s current respiratory virus trend shows flu above baseline, COVID-19 rising, and RSV increasing modestly. Here is what that means for schools, elderly homes, clinics, offices, hotels and other shared environments, and why environmental hygiene still matters.

Seasonal influenza is more than just a cold—it can lead to serious complications, especially for vulnerable groups. Learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones by maintaining good personal hygiene, practicing proper disinfection, and conducting environmental hygiene assessment. Together, we can reduce the spread of influenza and safeguard our community's health.