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There has been a recent increase in the activity of COVID-19 in the local community. Those at high risk, particularly the elderly and persons with underlying comorbidities should receive a booster dose as soon as possible. Members of the public who have not received the initial dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine (including infants and children) should get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Genetic analysis has shown that the predominant circulating strains in Hong Kong are still JN.1 and its related variants. The vaccines currently used in Hong Kong can effectively prevent the related variant.