Estate residents step up cleaning after city’s first rat hepatitis case this year

Residents at Hong Kong's Laguna Verde estate in Hung Hom have intensified cleaning efforts following the city's first reported human case of rat hepatitis E this year. Janitors were observed deep-cleaning public spaces, including the estate's waterfront promenade, planters, and a nearby shopping center on Sunday. Health authorities revealed on Saturday that a 42-year-old patient was diagnosed with hepatitis E on May 5 after visiting a private hospital for a pre-existing condition, with blood samples testing positive for the virus. This proactive cleaning by residents aims to prevent further spread of the disease.