Handling a positive COVID diagnosis

What to do if you self-tested positive

Deep throat saliva (DTS) specimen collection

Steps to follow after a nucleic acid test positive

(last updated 9 March 2022)

Hospital Authority Designated clinics for confirmed COVID-19 cases

Safely managing COVID-19 at home for persons-at-risk

Taking care of seniors and children with a confirmed diagnosis

Information on vaccination

Workplace Precautions

R₀ and Rt

How does Rt reflect real-time transmissibility?

If Rt goes below 1, are we in the clear?

Virus Stability in Different Environments

Exposure to Different Disinfectants

Keep Calm and Stay Home

Attitude towards preventive measures

Stay calm, stay healthy, stay home

How to Disinfect Effectively?

How to Wear a Mask Correctly?

Are DIY masks better than nothing at all? 

Are there any store-bought mask filters or materials we can use to protect ourselves?

Is it possible to protect yourself with towels?

Would sanitising extend a mask's lifespan?

Would wearing multiple masks improve filtration effectiveness?

Healthographics in Foreign Languages

A selection of HKUMed infographics on COVID-19 are now available in more languages,
in a collaborative project with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures: