According to the latest government data, three-quarters of the 1,669 deaths from COVID-19 in Hong Kong between Jan. 1 and March 31, 1,269 were vaccinated. Thirty-three had been vaccinated within 14 days before passing. The total COVID-19 deaths recorded in January was 1,526, and 143 between Jan 30 and March 31.
The Hong Kong government removed the vaccine mandate requirement on Dec. 29, 2022, and removed all COVID-19 restrictions on Jan. 30.