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DC reform meetings held

The Government held exchange meetings on the theme of improving the district governance system and reforming the District Councils (DCs) at the Central Government Offices today.   Over 80 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People's Congress (NPC) and Hong Kong SAR members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) were there to exchange views on improving the district governance system and supporting the District Council election.   Chief Executive John Lee noted that it is the first major citywide election after improving the district governance system and reforming the DCs, and is of particular significance.   He said it also marks the final mile for the full implementation of the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong” in the district governance structure.   The Chief Executive also noted that the election is of great significance to the good governance and the long-term st
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Myocarditis after jab reported

The Department of Health today said it received from the Hospital Authority a total of three reports of suspected myocarditis for adolescents who have received BioNTech vaccines up to July 19 and their conditions were stable.   In response to media enquiries, the department noted around 63,000 doses of BioNTech vaccines have been administered to adolescents aged 12 to 15 in the same period.   The three cases involved one 12-year-old and two 15-year-old boys. They complained of chest pain about two days after receiving the second dose of BioNTech vaccine.   They were all admitted to the authority's hospitals for monitoring and treatment, and their conditions were stable.   These cases will be passed to the Expert Committee on Clinical Events Assessment Following COVID-19 Immunization for causality assessment.   The expert committee noted that there were reports from overseas drug regulatory authorities about cases of myocarditis and pericarditis following vaccination, especially among younger vaccine recipients.   The committee has endorsed the inclusion of myocarditis and pericarditis in the list of serious or unexpected adverse events following immunisation to enhance monitoring.   The department has also been closely monitoring adverse events of myocarditis or pericarditis among adolescents of 12 to 15 years old.   According to the BioNTech vaccine manufacturer, cases of myocarditis and pericarditis have primarily occurred within 14 days following vaccination, more often after the second vaccination and in younger men.   The supplier has also updated the product's package insert to include myocarditis and pericarditis as its adverse reactions.   The department reminded adolescents and young adults to avoid strenuous exercise for one week after vaccination.   They should seek immediate medical attention if they develop symptoms indicative of myocarditis or pericarditis such as acute and persisting chest pain, shortness of breath or palpitations following vaccination.
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