Update on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in Pamela Youde...
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital made the following update today (August 7) regarding an earlier announcement on...
View ArticleCase of NDM-1 Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae under CHP investigation
The Public Health Laboratory Services Branch (PHLSB) of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health confirmed today (August 7) a case of New Delhi metallo-£]-lactamase-1 (NDM-1)...
View ArticleTemporary closure of some LCSD leisure and sports facilities
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 8) that the following leisure and sports facilities will be temporarily closed:(a) The main arena at Fa Yuen Street Sports Centre in...
View ArticleCase of invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b infection investigated
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (August 8) urged members of the public to maintain good environmental and personal hygiene to prevent Haemophilus influenzae...
View ArticleSeventeen immigration offenders arrested
The Immigration Department yesterday (August 7) arrested 14 illegal workers and three people suspected of employing them during a series of anti-illegal worker operations codenamed "Champion" and...
View ArticleCluster of Influenza A cases in Tai Po Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The spokesperson of Tai Po Hospital made the following announcement today (August 8):A total of five patients (aged 56 to 88) and two staff...
View ArticleUpdate on cluster of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci cases in Kowloon East...
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:The spokesperson for Kowloon East Cluster made the following update today (August 8) regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of...
View ArticleGovernment's response to HKJA statement
In response to the statement by the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) on the Guidelines for the Chief Executive in Handling Potential Cases of Conflict of Interest and Acceptance of Advantages...
View ArticleTranscript of remarks by CS
Following is the transcript of remarks by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, at a media session after visiting Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Districts today (August 8):Reporter: Can you...
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CE presents flag to Hong Kong delegation to 12th National Games (with photos)
The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, today (August 8) presented the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag to the HKSAR Delegation to the 12th National Games of the People's Republic of...
View ArticleCS and SEN visit Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Districts
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, accompanied by the Secretary for the Environment, Mr Wong Kam-sing, visited Ha Pak Nai Tsuen in Yuen Long District and Lung Kwu Tan Village in...
View ArticleSpeech by FS at Hong Kong Federation of Insurers 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner...
Following is the speech delivered by the Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, at the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI) 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner today (August 8): Thomas (HKFI Chairman, Mr...
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Housing Authority partners with green groups to launch Phase 7 "Green Delight...
The following is issued on behalf of the Housing Authority:The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA), in partnership again with three green groups - The Conservancy Association, Friends of the Earth (HK)...
View ArticleProgress of banking complaint cases of HKMA
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (August 9) the progress of its banking complaint cases at the end of July...
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SLW visits Sham Shui Po (with photos)
The Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Mr Matthew Cheung Kin-chung, visited Sham Shui Po this afternoon (August 9) to exchange views with District Councillors and see the supporting services provided by...
View ArticleUpdate on cluster of Influenza A cases in Tai Po Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:Regarding a female psychiatric ward in Tai Po Hospital in which some patients had been infected with Influenza A, the spokesperson of Tai Po...
View ArticleCorrectional officers intercept smuggling of suspected dangerous drugs into...
Correctional officers seized a quantity of suspected dangerous drugs from two male remand inmates at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre today (August 9).The two male remand inmates, aged 38 and 47, underwent...
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Appeal for information on missing man in Kowloon City (with photo)
Police today (August 9) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Kowloon City.Chung Yue-kwan, aged 85, left an elderly centre on Tam Kung Road in the evening of August 7 and...
View ArticleSFH to visit Beijing
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, will depart for Beijing in the evening of August 11 to meet with relevant Mainland authorities to strengthen mutual ties.On August 12, Dr Ko will call...
View ArticleNotification of suspected human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Guangdong
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) has been notified by the Department of Health of Guangdong Province of a suspected human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) today...
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