This article was first published on August 18, 1961.Hong Kong declared infected areaAuthorities adopt strict measures against choleraStringent health measures to protect Hong Kong have been taken following the confirmation yesterday (August 17, 1961) of four cases of cholera and the declaration of the Colony as an infected area.There have been two deaths from the disease and another suspect has been admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital.Mobile teams of health inspectors with police officers have started visiting street markets in Hong Kong and Kowloon to inspect cut fruit and similar dangerous goods.
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TUE · 2026-08-18 · 08:15 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0818-103373
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Hong Kong scrambles to contain cholera outbreak in 1961 – from the SCMP archive
On August 17, 1961, Hong Kong confirmed four cases of cholera, leading to the declaration of the Colony as an infected area. The outbreak resulted in two deaths, with an additional suspect admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-18 · 08:15 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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On August 17, 1961, Hong Kong confirmed four cases of cholera, leading to the declaration of the Colony as an infected area. The outbreak resulted in two deaths, with an additional suspect admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital. In response, authorities implemented stringent health measures to protect the public. Mobile teams comprising health inspectors and police officers were deployed to street markets in Hong Kong and Kowloon to inspect potentially hazardous items like cut fruit. These actions were taken to contain the spread of the disease.
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Mobile teams of health inspectors and police are inspecting street markets for dangerous goods.
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Another cholera suspect has been admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital.
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Two deaths have been confirmed from the cholera disease.
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Hong Kong declared an infected area following confirmation of four cholera cases.
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