The Department of Health has confirmed the second imported Dengue fever case this year. The patient has recovered and no hospitalisation was required.  

The 47-year-old patient returned to Hong Kong from a Southeast Asian country on December 28. He had come down with a fever, headache, muscle pain and skin rash on December 22.

The department called on the public to stay alert against the disease and take precautions. For prevention tips, click here.