29-year-old man contracts monkeypox, Centre for Health Protection says it is taking multi-pronged approach to cut off chains of transmission

One new confirmed monkeypox case in Hong Kong, a 29-year-old man in stable condition, has been sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation treatment, with clinical samples testing positive for the monkeypox virus. He had high-risk sexual contact with men during the incubation period. The Centre for Health Protection said that in recent months, more than half of the cases involved finding unfamiliar sexual partners through dating apps, and contact tracing was not possible for some cases, urging the public to keep contact details of their sexual partners.

Yeung Ho Poi-yin: authorities will make improvements or pursue accountability according to the report of the independent committee on the Wing Fook Court fire

Secretary for the Civil Service Yeung Ho Poi-yin said an independent committee report on the Wing Fook Court fire was expected before the end of this month, and the authorities would make improvements or pursue accountability according to the improprieties identified in the report. She said that if the report clearly identified misconduct by individual civil servants or there was prima facie evidence, disciplinary action could not be ruled out from being launched directly. In addition, Hongkong Post will not issue long-term employment terms to employees who completed their probation in September, and will instead renew their contracts for two years.

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陳美寶：粵艇南下下星期五舉行首航儀式 稍後公布更多消息

運輸及物流局局長陳美寶宣布，粵港澳遊艇自由行「粵艇南下」將於下星期五舉行首航儀式，稍後公布更多消息。她又在網誌提到港珠澳大橋將迎來開通八周年，國慶假期經大橋口岸出入境客流超過67萬人次，雙向車流逾17萬輛次。

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衞生防護中心調查一宗猴痘確診個案 並增設疫苗接種點堵截傳播鏈

衞生防護中心十月十日表示正調查一宗涉及29歲男子的猴痘確診個案，本月接種劑數較上月同期急增逾70%。今年累計錄得30宗個案，八月至今新增21宗，佔全年七成，大部分病人未曾接種疫苗。中心已在衞生防護中心大樓增設接種中心，並將於旺角及油麻地加開外展接種服務。

Cycling Festival to be held tomorrow; 120 franchised bus routes and 7 green minibus routes to be diverted in phases

The Hong Kong Cycling Festival will be held tomorrow. Police said the main road closure arrangements will begin at 1am on Sunday, with roads reopening at about 1pm on Sunday. The Transport Department said 120 franchised bus routes and 7 green minibus routes will be diverted, shortened or have stop locations changed in phases. The 56km non-competitive event will for the first time adopt a route covering five tunnels and three bridges, including the new section of the Central Kowloon Route.

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謝展寰稱政府會謹慎全面檢視2033年屆滿的兩電管制協議

環境及生態局局長謝展寰表示，政府會謹慎及全面檢視2033年屆滿的兩電管制協議，認為2033年後香港電力市場需要改變，做到供電更穩定、價格更具競爭力，以配合數據中心等新產業需求。零碳能源目標由現時25%增至2030年的30%，當局準備在將軍澳132區填海興建大型接電站，引入來自內地的新輸電電纜，已向立法會申請撥款並準備動工。

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楊何蓓茵：100個職系納入公務員評核機制優化措施首期 涉4.1萬人

公務員事務局局長楊何蓓茵稱本月推出的公務員評核機制優化措施第一期涉及100個職系、約4萬1千人，佔整體職系二至三成。當局要求部門揀選核心管理職系參與，約5%員工將獲評為第四至第六級評級。對於6萬名已達頂薪點公務員會否被用作交人頭，她稱毋須擔心。

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麥美娟：處理大廈管理糾紛三層機制分區議員、專業調解和法庭三層

施政報告提出設立處理大廈管理糾紛三層機制，民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟表示，第一層由區議員以經驗和網絡處理調解，未能解決就轉介第二層專業調解服務，第三層交由法庭處理。她表示當局會為區議員提供調解技巧培訓，並指大維修問題若由業主、法團和顧問理性討論，可加強大廈管理的監察作用。

LCSD raises red flags at five beaches in Southern District and Sai Kung due to rough seas

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on 10 October that, due to rough seas, red flags had been raised at Repulse Bay, Shek O and Big Wave Bay beaches, as well as Silverstrand and Clear Water Bay Second Beach. The department reminded the public that swimming there is dangerous and urged them not to swim at these beaches.

Tse Chin-wan says public understands importance of waste reduction and recycling; authorities to strengthen 'Green@Community' measures

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said the authorities will strengthen 'Green@Community', adopting 24-hour smart recycling bins and machines to improve convenience, and the mobile app already has 1.2 million users. He said Hong Kong's average PM2.5 level is around 15, making it one of the cities with the best air quality in the country. Hong Kong's first five-year plan sets binding targets for environmental protection, and the authorities are very confident of meeting them.

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多倫多經貿辦支持香港天籟敦煌樂團首登加拿大演出

多倫多經貿辦支持香港天籟敦煌樂團十月首次到加拿大演出，於十月九日及十日（多倫多時間）在多倫多及渥太華舉行《敦煌迴響》音樂會及專題講座，活動吸引逾千人出席。音樂會由八位香港青年樂師以仿古樂器演繹原創作品，結合源自敦煌壁畫的動態影像；講座由前敦煌研究院院長趙聲良博士主講。巡演獲香港特區政府文化體育及旅遊局資助。

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社署今日舉行分區賣旗日 三個慈善團體港九新界同步賣旗

社會福利署三個慈善團體今日上午七時至下午十二時三十分在港島、九龍、新界同步賣旗，分別為泰山公德會有限公司、香港基督教更新會有限公司及沙田婦女會有限公司。三區賣旗錢袋及旗紙顏色各異，許可證資料已上載社署網頁及香港政府一站通供查閱。社署提醒市民如對賣旗活動有所懷疑，請不要捐助並立即通知警方。

Observatory issues Yellow Fire Danger Warning

The Observatory has today (October 10) issued the Yellow Fire Danger Warning, indicating that fires are likely to occur, and the public should take care to prevent fires. Outing enthusiasts should also take care to prevent hill fires.

data.gov.hk adds auction results dataset covering GLD auctions of departmental goods

data.gov.hk has added an "Auction Result" dataset, recording the results of auctions by the Government Logistics Department (GLD) of forfeited goods, second-hand or surplus goods, and unclaimed goods from various departments. The dataset is updated when auction results are published, and is provided by DATA.GOV.HK, developed and supported by the Digital Policy Office under the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, with a historical data download function available.

Infrastructure Bond Programme and Government Sustainable Bond Programme Institutional Government Bond Tender Results (Hong Kong dollars)

data.gov.hk hosts a dataset of tender results for institutional government bonds issued under the Infrastructure Bond Programme and the Government Sustainable Bond Programme in Hong Kong dollars. The data is maintained by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and updated monthly.

Government information security incident statistics (data.gov.hk dataset)

data.gov.hk has added a "Government Information Security Incident Statistics" dataset, maintained by Government Computer Emergency Response Team Hong Kong (GovCERT.HK) and updated monthly, listing the number and types of information security incident reports received by the government. The dataset is published by DATA.GOV.HK, developed and supported by the Digital Policy Office, with historical data also available for download.

GLD auction listing dataset published on data.gov.hk

A new auction listing dataset has been published on data.gov.hk, recording descriptions and quantities of departments' confiscated, second-hand or surplus and unclaimed stock when GLD holds auctions. The data is updated as needed, and historical versions are available for download.

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愛達·花城號以香港作母港 公司稱深耕大灣區及連接國際重要支點

愛達郵輪發布第二艘國產大型郵輪「愛達·花城號」航線及產品布局，明年正式以香港為母港，今年11月啟航並造訪香港。2027年將全面展開香港母港航季，預計營運近20個郵輪航次，增設3個海上游航次。該船全長341米、總噸位超過14萬，設2130間客房和套房，可容納約5232名旅客。

HKSAR Government strongly condemns biased and false smears in so-called European Parliament report on Hong Kong

The HKSAR Government expressed firm opposition and strong condemnation of the biased and false smears in the Hong Kong-related parts of the European Parliament's "Report on EU-China Political Relations", stressing that the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance have been implemented fully and accurately. The Government noted that more than six years after the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong ranked first globally in initial public offering fundraising in 2025, while the overall ranking in the Rule of Law Index 2025 remained high. The authorities urged the European Parliament to immediately stop smearing and slandering Hong Kong and interfering in the city's affairs.

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特區政府強烈不滿和反對歐洲議會發表歐中政治關係報告

特區政府十月九日堅決反對並嚴厲譴責歐洲議會發表的歐中政治關係報告中涉港部分，指其偏頗失實，敦促對方立即停止詆毀抹黑及干涉香港事務。政府指《香港國安法》實施六年多以來，香港維持世界自由經濟體排名第一，二○二五年公開招股集資額位居全球首位。

Rebuilt Huanggang Port inspection building set to open soon, featuring 134 self-service channels and 68 manual counters

The rebuilt inspection building at Huanggang Port is set to open soon. The building has nine floors, with the fourth floor serving as the arrival hall and the fifth floor as the departure hall, featuring 134 self-service channels and 68 traditional manual counters. The building adopts a warm colour scheme and large glass window design, with its ceiling inspired by the bougainvillea, the city flower of Shenzhen. The floor-to-ceiling windows on the fourth floor offer panoramic views of both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The building is equipped with facilities including baby care rooms and water dispensers. The Hong Kong port area provides free, registration-free government Wi-Fi that can be connected and used immediately.

LegCo urges European Parliament to immediately stop slandering Hong Kong's development

The Legislative Council issued a statement saying that the European Parliament's report on EU-China political relations made false and biased allegations about Hong Kong, strongly condemning them and urging the other side to immediately stop slandering Hong Kong's development and interfering in Hong Kong's affairs. A spokesperson said the Hong Kong National Security Law and the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance effectively safeguard national security, and Hong Kong continues to be rated as the world's freest economy, ranked second globally in world competitiveness and third globally as an international financial centre. Regarding the "Jimmy Lai case" and the "45-person conspiracy to subvert state power" case mentioned in the report, the spokesperson criticised the European Parliament's demand to release convicted persons as putting politics above court verdicts.

Huanggang Port to officially come into service next Monday; KMB to launch 3 new routes on the same day

The rebuilt Huanggang Port will officially come into service next Monday, and KMB will launch three new routes on the same day — B10, B11 and NB73 — operating to Kwai Tsui Estate in Kwai Fong, Tin Fu in Tin Shui Wai, and Sha Tin Town Centre respectively. The three routes, together with over 100 KMB and Long Win routes, offer transfer discounts, under which the lower of the two fares can be waived. From next Monday to 11 November, Octopus cardholders aged 12 to 64 who accumulate 4 trips on the above routes to and from Huanggang Port can receive a rebate of up to $20 in Octopus stored value, with a maximum of two claims totalling $40.

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立法會：政制及內地事務局局長就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》的議案及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論（第六節）致辭

政制及內地事務局局長謝小華十月九日在立法會就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》的議案及《行政長官2026年施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論致辭，回應「一國兩制」、「愛國者治港」及愛國主義教育政策範疇。《施政報告》宣布把陝西省延安革命紀念館列為第二個香港特區在內地的青少年愛國主義教育基地。政府將籌備下個月二十二日舉行的選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉，以及明年的行政長官選舉和區議會一般選舉。

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陳勇期望港深政府於皇崗口岸開通初期預備更多人手

重建後的皇崗口岸定於下星期一上午6時半正式開通，採用「合作查驗、一次放行」模式，每日可處理客流量提升至約20萬人次。陳勇期望開通初期預備更多人手並發放即時信息，陳恒鑌建議新舊口岸交接期增派職員、張貼指引。

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香港出版及印刷業參加法蘭克福書展（附圖）

駐柏林經貿辦支持香港印刷業協會及香港出版總會參加十月七日至十一日（法蘭克福時間）舉行的法蘭克福書展。文創產業發展處贊助設立的「香港館」向國際觀眾展示香港出版物及印刷品，為業界推廣專業能力、開拓國際市場商機。駐柏林經貿辦公共關係主管Stephanie Pall於十月七日出席「香港館」開幕典禮。

One Stanley developer says it will provide owners with an additional 6 years of structural maintenance

One Stanley developer Chik Wai Limited announced that, in addition to the original three-year "defects liability period", it will provide owners with an additional six years of structural maintenance for the property from the date of handover, and will bear the cost of engaging an independent qualified professional to carry out inspections. The floor slab reinforcement in some of the detached houses concerned does not comply with the plans, and the Buildings Department is conducting further investigations into certain construction quality issues; departmental information shows that the overall structure of the units concerned does not present any obvious danger.

General Election of the Election Committee subsectors receives a further 225 nomination forms today

On the third day of the nomination period for the general election of the Election Committee subsectors, the returning officers for each subsector received a further 225 nomination forms today, including 220 candidate nomination forms and 5 nomination forms from specified organisations. The nomination period began on Wednesday and will end on 20 October. The Electoral Office has so far received a total of 685 candidate nomination forms and 11 nomination forms from specified organisations. The subsector for representatives of the rural committees in the New Territories received the most candidate nomination forms, with 50, followed by grassroots organisations with 27 in total.

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食安中心呼籲停食Marks & Spencer沙律及青醬 或受沙門氏菌污染

食安中心呼籲市民不要食用Marks & Spencer一款進口預先包裝沙律及一款青醬，因產品可能受致病菌沙門氏菌污染，業界須即時停售。涉事沙律為285克裝、最佳食用期限10月8至11日，青醬為115克裝、期限10月8至13日。進口商ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited已按指示停售下架並展開回收。

LegCo passes motion supporting five-year plan

The Legislative Council today passed a motion supporting the first five-year plan of the HKSAR and a motion of thanks on the 2026 Policy Address, with Chief Executive John Lee expressing his gratitude. He said the five-year plan proactively aligns with the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan, while the Policy Address is the annual action plan for putting the five-year plan into practice, and the two documents are closely connected. This year's Policy Address is themed "Plan for the Overall Situation with a Long-term Vision, Open a New Chapter through Reform, Advance Development and Create Opportunities, and Benefit Livelihood towards the Future", advancing the first year's work under the five-year blueprint.

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香港警察學院與三間專上院校續辦應用教育文憑學警預備訓練課程

香港警察學院十月九日與明愛社區書院、香港專業進修學校及香港科技專上書院簽訂第二期合作備忘錄，續辦二○二七／二八至二○二九／二○三○學年應用教育文憑學警預備訓練課程。課程為期一年共600學時，學歷相當於DSE五科第二級，首輪收生將於二○二六年十二月接受報名。

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食安中心呼籲不要食用兩款疑受沙門氏菌污染的 Marks & Spencer 進口沙律及青醬

食物安全中心呼籲市民不要食用兩款 Marks & Spencer 進口預先包裝沙律及青醬，因產品疑受沙門氏菌污染，進口商 ALF Retail Hong Kong Limited 已按指示停售下架並展開回收。兩款產品來源地為英國，此日期或之前食用期限為2026年10月8日至13日，市民可於辦公時間致電熱線 8 0093 1457 查詢回收事宜。

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選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉今日再接獲225份提名表格

選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉今日（十月九日）再接獲225份提名表格，包括220份候選人提名表格及五份指定團體提名表格。提名期由十月七日開始，至今累計接獲685份候選人提名表格及11份指定團體提名表格，提名期將於十月二十日結束。

Centre for Health Protection investigates cluster of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales carriage cases at North Point elderly home

The Centre for Health Protection on 9 October investigated a cluster of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales carriage cases at an elderly home in North Point, involving 3 residents on the same floor, all of whom are carriers, asymptomatic and in stable condition. The 3 people are aged between 74 and 94. The centre said the source may have come from 2 other known carriers on the same floor, and that the home had not implemented relevant infection control measures. It will continue to conduct screening and medical surveillance at the home.

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政府將修訂建築物條例及消防條例 加強規管樓宇維修及消防裝置

發展局局長甯漢豪與保安局局長鄧炳強在立法會表示，政府將修訂《建築物條例》及《消防條例》，加強規管樓宇維修及消防裝置。甯漢豪指會擴大修訂範圍、加強對業界違規懲罰，目標今年年底提交立法建議；鄧炳強指會引入消防裝置責任人制度、提升罰則和刑責，目標年底前向立法會提交修訂條例草案。

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak: Three-tier mechanism for building management disputes to be launched next year, with district councillors intervening early and professional mediation

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said in the Legislative Council that a three-tier mechanism for handling building management disputes will be launched next year, helping neighbours resolve disputes through early intervention by district councillors and professional mediation. The authorities aim to submit amendment proposals for the Buildings Management Ordinance to the Legislative Council within this year; the "Integrated Estate Management" scheme will be rolled out in districts with service needs in 2027/28 for a period of two years.

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勞福局長孫玉菡：屯門懷疑受虐女童三姊弟獲安排緊急臨時住宿

勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，社署認為屯門懷疑受虐女童三姊弟不適宜立即回家，會在有定案前安排緊急臨時住宿。三人最快一、兩日內出院，社署最快約一個多星期後召開多專業個案會議，視乎評估或向法庭申請照顧或保護令，當局正檢視其領取綜援狀況。

謝小華：全力籌備11月22日選委會選舉及明年特首、區議會選舉

政制及內地事務局局長謝小華在立法會表示，特區政府會與選舉管理委員會緊密合作，全力籌備11月22日舉行的選舉委員會界別分組一般選舉，以及明年舉行的行政長官選舉和區議會選舉。她又提到香港五年規劃提出深化愛國主義教育、國民教育、國家安全教育以及價值觀教育，結合日常教學培育下一代。

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發展局局長甯漢豪在立法會交代五年更換350公里高齡水管計劃

發展局局長甯漢豪十月九日在立法會致辭，公布未來五年更換或修復350公里高齡水管，比目前翻一番。計劃包括構建智慧水網和加設跨海管道，目標今年底向立法會匯報部署、明年向財委會申請撥款。樓宇安全方面將年底提交《建築物條例》修訂建議，市建局檢討明年內提出建議。

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民青局局長立法會致辭：《香港第一個五年規劃》及二○二六年《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論（第六節）

民政及青年事務局局長麥美娟在立法會就有關《香港第一個五年規劃》及《施政報告》致謝議案合併辯論致辭，介紹地區治理及愛國主義教育工作。地區治理領導委員會將在二○二六至二七年度跟進至少八項新地區議題。民政總署目標今年內向立法會提交修訂《建築物管理條例》建議，並於二○二七年度推出大廈管理糾紛三層機制。