On 23rd May 2021 (SUN) afternoon, Virtus Medical Group was notified that a part-time clinic nurse working at Virtus Medical Centre, 11/F, Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon (“Virtus TST Medical Centre”), who took a COVID-19 test on 22nd May, was preliminarily tested positive. The clinical, epidemiological and laboratory findings from the analysis conducted by the Department of Health and Department of Microbiology of the University of Hong Kong suggest that the specimen was compatible with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine strain. Thus, the Centre for Health Protection is not going to classify this case as a COVID-19 infection. The nurse’s close contacts will be released from quarantine centre if they obtain a negative test result.

(2021年3月24日, 香港) 本港自上月26日展開新冠病毒疫苗接種計劃，迄今已有二十五萬名市民接種科興疫苗。自本星期起，部份市民已開始陸續到期接種第二劑疫苗。鑑於近日有不少關於科興疫苗的保護率以及安全性的討論，部份傳言或會令市民對疫苗接種產生疑慮或誤解，甚至考慮延遲或取消接種第二劑疫苗，有見及此，官涌疫苗接種中心醫務總監郭寶賢醫生及副總監何學工醫生，於本周二(3月23日) 與疫苗可預防疾病科學委員會顧問劉宇隆教授及2019冠狀病毒病疫苗顧問專家委員會召集人劉澤星教授進行視像會議，希望能引用其他國家的數據，釋除市民疑慮。

2019 COVID-19 Vaccination Programme officially rolled out on 26th February (Friday). Among the 29 Community Vaccination Centres (CVCs), five of the centres that are providing Sinovac vaccine (CoronaVac) are the first to commence operation and have already started providing vaccination to eligible Hong Kong residents*. Virtus Medical and Association of Private Medical Specialists of Hong Kong (AMPS) co-run the CVC at Kwun Chung Sports Centre. The centre kicked off its services at 8 am on 26th February and had administered 400 jabs as of 1 pm that day.

現在客戶們除了可在中環享受醫學美容服務之外，亦可蒞臨我們在尖沙咀新設的服務地點，令客戶更方便! 新設服務地點: 九龍尖沙咀中間道15號H Zentre 11樓 電話: 3893 6341

On 2nd Feb 2021 (Tue) morning, Virtus Medical Group was notified that a clinic nurse, who worked on the 16/F of Virtus Medical Tower (VMT) and had undergone a COVID-19 test on 1st Feb (Mon) was confirmed to be Positive for COVID-19. A confirmed case was also reported in the building where the nurse lived two days ago. In response to the notification, 16/F VMT stopped operations immediately and will be closed until 11th Feb (Thu) inclusive.

On 12th December (SAT) afternoon, Virtus Medical Group was notified that a patient, who had visited the 9th floor of Virtus Medical Tower (122 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong) at around 3:30pm on 10th December (THU), had undergone a COVID-19 test arranged by Virtus Medical Group after visit and was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19.

In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, all people are required to submit a COVID-19 negative certificated prior admission to Virtus Endoscopy Centre for OGD, colonoscopy, lung function test and other day surgeries or procedures, starting from 4th Dec, 2020. The certificate should be issued by Hospital Authority or laboratory accredited by the government within 72 hours from the time sample was taken prior to admission.

On 28th Nov (SAT) morning, Virtus Medical Group was notified that a patient, who had undergone a COVID-19 test on 25th Nov (WED) arranged by a different doctor not affiliated with Virtus Medical Group and visited the 19th floor of Virtus Medical Tower (VMT) (122 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong) at around 6pm on 26th Nov (THU), was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19. In response to the notification, the 19th floor of VMT will be closed and stop operating until 30th Nov (MON) inclusive. [Click to read full version]

新冠疫情肺炎持續肆虐，認知障礙症患者亦深受其害。香港大學名譽臨床教授、老人科專科醫生陳漢威指，認知障礙症患者若確診患病，面臨隔離措施、難以遵守感染控制措施，會導致病情惡化，死亡率增加2.6倍。

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Chan Hon Wai, Felix, Specialist in Geriatric Medicine, with effect from 1 Aug 2020 at 15/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Please be informed that effective from 16th Aug 2020, Virtus Women Health Centre will be relocated to the following address: 11/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

The local spread of COVID-19 shows evidence of slowing down, but the Emergency Response Level is still in effect and it is our responsibility to remain vigilant in the implementation of infection prevention and control measures. We currently only allow patients with prior apppointment and their accompanying persons to enter. To make an appointment, please call 8102 2022 (Virtus Medical) or 2525 4723 (iRad).

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Rheumatology Centre on 7 December 2019 at 8/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Gastroenterology & Hepatology Centre on 2 November 2019 at 8/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Francis Tat-wing LI, Specialist in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, with effect from 2 Nov 2019 at 8/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Ray CHAN Chun Chung, Specialist in Internal Medicine, with effect from 21 Sep 2019 at Room 1001, 10/F, Hing Wai Building, 36 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

每年的9月21日定為「世界阿爾茲海默氏症日」；在本港，70歲以上的長者每10人便有1人患有認知障礙症。內科專科醫生陳鎮中表示，65歲以上為遲發性患者，而65歲以下早發性患者，估計本港約有3,000多名。精神科專科醫生雷永昌引述今年1月哥本哈根大學的研究，分析了6,807名於1991至1994年間有嚴重心理困擾症狀的人與2016年患上認知障礙症的關係，發現在17種嚴重心理困擾症狀中，有5至9種的人患認知障礙症風險上升25%，有10至17種的話，風險更高出40%。

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Stress Management Centre on 7 September 2019 at 10/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

The commencement of practice of Prof Sing Lee and Dr Lui Wing Cheong, Victor, specialists in psychiatry, with effect from 7 September 2019 at 10/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Law Mei Yan, Clara, Specialist in Rheumatology, with effect from 31 Aug 2019 at 8/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Plastic Surgery Centre on 17 August 2019 at 19/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

The commencement of practice of Dr Choi Wing Kee, Eric and Dr Lau Siu Kee, Gregory, specialists in plastic surgery, with effect from 17 August 2019 at 19/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

一吸一呼於健康人士而言，容易不過，但若因傷患、疾病出現呼吸衰竭，患者或需要「插喉」接駁呼吸機，透過人工換氣才能得以續命。可是，「插喉」可説是「一刀兩刃」，患者或會因插喉引致的肺炎，引致併發症危及生命。因此，近年醫學界引入無創呼吸機，可減少插喉，為呼吸衰竭患者帶來希望。

女性尿失禁是一個頗難啟齒的問題，有些患者甚至諱疾忌醫。有泌尿外科專科醫生提醒，從滲第一滴尿開始，便須正視；多種疾病都會引致尿失禁，影響患者個人社交或衛生，而女性患尿失禁的比率較男性為高。 

中風病人當中約有一半會出現一定程度的身體殘障，腦神經科專科醫生、香港大學醫學院內科系榮譽臨牀教授李常威醫生表示，如果患者能夠在首3個月的治療黃金期內接受復康治療，便有較大機會可改善患者的運動、語言和認知能力，提升生活質素。腦神經科專科醫生黃家星醫生表示，腦神經科病人因腦細胞受損，影響身體活動，康復原理為讓現有腦細胞建立突觸，在腦內建立連結，傳遞信號，以取代壞死腦神經細胞的功能。註冊物理治療師鍾惠民曾接待一位脊髓炎的病人求助，其下肢情況較差、行動困難，與腦神經科專科醫生研究後，確認病人適合使用TMS經顱磁刺激技術治療，最後成功持續步行60分鐘，步速與中環上班族無異。

尚至醫療兒科專科莊俊賢醫生及兒童免疫專科何學工醫生日前表示，醫學進步脫敏治療日新月異，測試百種食物，皮膚點刺即知致敏原，快速15分鐘有結果。家長可先帶小孩求醫，及早找出致敏原，參與脫敏治療預防過敏。

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Patrick Chong, Specialist in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, with effect from 4 May 2019 at 18/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Chu Chung Ming, Specialist in Respiratory Medicine, with effect from 4 May 2019 at 18/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Allergy, Asthma and Respiratory Centre on 4 May 2019 at 18/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Leonard Li, Specialist in Neurology, with effect from 27 April 2019 at 11/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre on 27 April 2019 at 11/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical is pleased to announce the commencement of practice of Dr. Cheung Ho Yuen, Eva, Specialist in Urology, with effect from 30 March 2019 at 9/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Women Health Centre on 2 March 2019 at 1/F, Shop A, Hong Kong Pacific Centre, 28 Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The commencement of practice of Dr. Leung Tung Yeung, Director of Virtus Women Health Centre, with effect from 2 March 2019 at 1/F, Shop A, Hong Kong Pacific Centre, 28 Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Orthopaedic Centre on 26 January 2019 at 1/F, Shop A, Hong Kong Pacific Centre, 28 Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Virtus Medical Group is pleased to announce the grand opening of Virtus Paediatic Centre on 12 January 2019 at 17/F, Virtus Medical Tower, 122 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.