Hong Kong Warns New Covid Wave Imminent, Urges Vaccination

Hong Kong health officials are urging residents to get an updated Covid-19 vaccine immediately. They warn a new wave of infections is likely to begin soon. The Centre for Health Protection announced the warning on Friday. Officials said Covid activity peaks in cycles every six to nine months. Since the last surge ended over five months ago, the next wave is now due. The agency advises people to get vaccinated "in a timely manner." This action reduces the risk of serious illness and death from the virus. Authorities did not announce new restrictions. The focus remains on vaccination as the key preventive measure before infections rise.