(220122) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Carrie Lam attends a press conference in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 22, 2022. Hong Kong reported 26 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours on Saturday, taking the total tally to 13,146, according to data from the Center for Health Protection. Lam told a press conference Saturday that Hong Kong residents should avoid unnecessary gatherings recently, and those who have not been vaccinated should get vaccinated as soon as possible. TO GO WITH "Hong Kong reports 26 new COVID-19 cases" (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)