The Latest Information on COVID-19 for Residential Care Homes for the Elderly / Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities
| Date | Circular/Guideline | Applicable to RCHEs | Applicable to RCHDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 September 2022 | Extension of the Fifth Round Special Allowance for Manpower Support (Chinese version only) | ||
| 1 April 2022 | Fifth Round Special Allowance for Manpower Support (Chinese version only) | ||
| 18 March 2022 | Extra Allowance for RCH Staff under On-site Quarantine / Isolation & Additional Special Allowance for RCHs under On-site Quarantine / Isolation (Latest arrangement) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 10 March 2022 | Special Anti-pandemic Allowance for RCH Staff (Latest arrangement) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 8 March 2022 | Sixth Round Special Grant for RCHs (Latest arrangement) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 17 February 2022 | Support RCHEs and RCHDs in Fighting the Pandemic (Chinese version only) |
| Date | Circular/Guideline | Applicable to RCHEs | Applicable to RCHDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 & 9 April 2024 | Distribution of Masks to RCH Staff (55th Round) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 28 February 2023 | Distribution of Rapid Antigen Test Kits to Residents and their Designated Family Members (14th Round) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 20 February 2023 | Distribution of Rapid Antigen Test Kits to RCH Staff (12th Round) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 11 March 2022 | Distribution of Pulse Oximeters for Monitoring Health Conditions of Residents (Chinese version only) | ||
| 17 February 2022 | Distribution of Masks to RCH Residents (Chinese version only) |
| Date | Circular/Guideline | Applicable to RCHEs | Applicable to RCHDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 April 2022 | Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health - Daily Reporting of New COVID-19 Cases at RCH (Latest arrangement) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 29 March 2022 | Admission Arrangements for Residents (Confirmed COVID-19 RCH Case/Tested Positive for COVID-19) to Holding Centres (Chinese version only) | ||
| 21 March 2022 | To Strengthen Management of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in RCHEs/RCHDs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 15 March 2022 | To Strengthen Visiting Medical Practitioner Service for RCHs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 14 March 2022 | Medical and Drug Usage Issues in RCHs During the Epidemic (Chinese version only) |
| Date | Circular/Guideline | Applicable to RCHEs | Applicable to RCHDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 March 2023 | Updated Arrangements on Visitation and Group Outings for RCHs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 24 March 2023 | COVID-19 e-Platform for RCHs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 22 March 2023 | Rapid Antigen Test Requirement in RCHEs & RCHDs to be lifted (Chinese version only) | ||
| 28 February 2023 | Mask-Wearing Requirements in RCHEs & RCHDs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 17 February 2023 | Updated Visitation Arrangement (Chinese version only) | ||
| 27 January 2023 | Government cancels arrangement of issuing isolation orders - Transitional arrangements of holding centres (Chinese version only) | ||
| 19 January 2023 | Government cancels arrangement of issuing isolation orders (Chinese version only) | ||
| 16 January 2023 | Updated Visitation Arrangement (Chinese version only) | ||
| 5 January 2023 | Updated arrangements for RCHs in response to removal of Vaccine Pass requirement (Chinese version only) | ||
| 11 November 2022 | Updated Arrangements on Visitation and Group Outings for RCHs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 2 September 2022 | Testing Requirements Prior to Visits to RCHs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 9 August 2022 | "Vaccine Pass" in RCHEs/RCHDs (Updated Arrangement for Visitors and Staff) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 29 July 2022 | Updated Visitation Arrangement (Tips for Completing PCR Tests) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 4 July 2022 | To Strengthen the Ventilation and Air Quality Management in RCHDs (Chinese version only) | PDF | PDF |
| 20 June 2022 | To Strengthen Prevention and Infection Control Precautions on COVID-19 (Chinese version only) | ||
| 11 June 2022 | To Strengthen Prevention and Infection Control Precautions on COVID-19 (Chinese version only) | ||
| 8 June 2022 | COVID-19 e-Platform of RCHs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 19 May 2022 | Implementation of Vaccine Pass in RCHEs/RCHDs (Chinese version only) | ||
| 6 May 2022 | Special Testing Arrangement for Residents of Residential Care Homes for the Elderly (Chinese version only) | Not Applicable | |
| 11 April 2022 | Extension of Vaccine Pass to Cover New RCH Residents (Latest arrangement) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 31 March 2022 | Granting of Exemption under Emergency (Exemption from Statutory Requirements) (COVID-19) Regulation to Use Suitable Premises other than those Approved under the Relevant Licence(s) (Chinese version only) | ||
| 11 March 2022 | Criteria for Early Discharge from Isolation and Home Quarantine (Chinese version only) | ||
| 10 March 2022 | Extension of Vaccine Pass to Cover New RCH Residents (Latest arrangement) (Chinese version only) | ||
| Date | Guideline/Reference | Applicable to RCHEs | Applicable to RCHDs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 January 2023 | Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health - Guidelines to RCHEs/RCHDs on the Prevention of COVID-19 | ||
| 8 June 2022 | Online Sharing Session with RCH Sector - E-platform for RCHs and Chinese Medicine Services for RCHEs (Chinese version only) | PDF (E-platform for RCHs) | |
| PDF (Chinese Medicine Services for RCHEs) | Not Applicable | ||
| 4 April 2022 | Talk on Infection Control Measures in RCHEs/ RCHDs (Chinese version only) | PDF (Talk Content) PDF (Q & A) | |
| 8 March 2022 | Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health - Infection Control Advice to RCHEs/ RCHDs on Confirmed COVID-19 Cases and Close Contacts | ||
| 18 February 2022 | Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health - Infection Control Advice to RCHEs/ RCHDs on Residents Discharged from Quarantine Facilities after 7-day Quarantine | ||
| 17 February 2022 | On-site Quarantine Arrangement for Residents/Staff Members of RCHEs/RCHDs, who are Close Contacts of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases (Chinese version only) | PDF (Guidelines) PDF (Annex 1) PDF (Annex 2) | PDF (Guidelines) PDF (Annex 1) PDF (Annex 2) |
| 31 January 2022 | Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health - Supplementary Information on Proper Use of Mask | ||
Please refer to Chinese Version.