Climate change and the global spread of diseases endemic in far-off places call for heightened vigilance in a city well connected by air and sea travel
We were not unprepared. Mosquito repellent and loose long clothing had been recommended for the day. Still, itchy red bumps started to appear. As the day went on, so did the bites. By the evening, the extent of the damage was clear.
The Hong Kong Observatory predicts the city will experience hotter, wetter days in the future, providing a perfect environment for mosquito breeding and disease transmission.
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