The Centre for Health Protection today confirmed an imported case of cholera involving a 10-year-old tourist.

The boy came down with vomiting and diarrhoea September 28 before arriving in Hong Kong October 1. He was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital October 2 and is now stable in Princess Margaret Hospital.

This is the fourth cholera case this year. Three were recorded last year.

People should observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene whether in Hong Kong or travelling abroad to prevent the disease. Click here for more tips.