The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following appeal today (July 15) regarding a patient leaving the hospital without notification:

     A 86-year-old male patient with dementia accompanied by old age home staff was sent to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) by ambulance at 2pm yesterday (July 14) afternoon. While awaiting for discharge after treatment, the patient left the A&E without notifying at around 6pm. The hospital deployed security guards to search within the hospital compound immediately but in vain. The hospital then reported to the Police for assistance.

     The hospital is very concerned about the incident and will fully co-operate with the Police to locate the patient. The patient’s family has been informed and the hospital will provide necessary assistance to the family.

     The patient is about 1.6 metres tall, with white and short hair. He wore a plaid shirt with normal mobility when leaving the hospital.

     The hospital appeals to the public to contact the Police or call the hospital hotline at 3506 8944 if they know the whereabouts of the patient.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for Kwong Wah Hospital (KWH) made the following appeal today (July 6) regarding a patient leaving the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E):

     A 35-year-old male patient with chronic disease was sent to the A&E of KWH by ambulance at around 6.20am this morning (July 6). The patient was found leaving the hospital at around 7.50am. Clinical staff and security guard had attempted to stop him from leaving but in vain. KWH is very concerned about the incident and has reported to the Police.

     The patient was about 1.7 meters tall, short hair and medium-built. He wore a red T-shirt with black overcoat and black trousers when leaving the hospital. 

     The hospital appeals to the public to contact Yau Ma Tei Police Station at 3661 1652 or call 999 if they know the whereabouts of the patient.

     In order to continuously build a “Sport for All” culture in the community, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will organise the Sport For All Day 2023 on August 6 (Sunday). Most leisure facilities under the purview of the LCSD will be open for free use and recreation, and sports programmes will be held in designated sports centres across districts. Participants can also view a live webcast of sports demonstrations. Members of the public are welcome to participate in the event.

     The focal activity of Sport For All Day this year is “fitness exercise for wellness”. The LCSD will organise a series of physical fitness demonstrations and play-in sessions for public participation to encourage the public to pursue a healthy body and mind lifestyle through regular physical exercise.
      
     The LCSD will hold diversified and free recreation and sports programmes from 2pm to 6pm on August 6 at designated sports centres in 18 districts. Health talks, fitness corners, sports activities for parents, children and adolescents, as well as sports demonstrations and fun games for the elderly and persons with disabilities, will be arranged. Activity coupons will be distributed from 8.30am on July 24 (Monday) at LCSD District Leisure Services Offices and designated venues in the 18 districts.
      
     Sports demonstrations will be featured in a live webcast via the event dedicated website (www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/sfad) and the “LCSD Plusss” Facebook page (www.facebook.com/LCSDPlusss) on the event day from 2pm. Members of the public can experience the vigour of sports demonstrations at home through online platforms.
 
     At the same time, various LCSD leisure facilities will also be open for free use by the public on Sport For All Day 2023 to develop a habit of regular exercise. Booking for the free use of facilities on August 6 can be made at Leisure Link booking counters in various districts (except self-service kiosks) and via Internet booking, starting from 7am on July 31 (Monday) onwards, on a first-come, first-served basis (the Leisure Link booking counter services at Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre will start from 7.45am, and those at water sports centres, holiday camps and District Leisure Services Offices will start from 8.30am). Each person can only book one free session irrespective of the type of leisure facility. Due to the anticipated high use of online booking services by the public, it may take a longer time for users to log onto the system for booking during peak hours in the morning.
      
      The leisure facilities open for free use by the public on August 6 include:

• Indoor leisure facilities: badminton courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, netball courts, volleyball courts, squash courts, table tennis tables, American pool tables, billiard tables, sport climbing walls, bowling greens, golf facilities, fitness rooms, activity rooms, dance rooms and a cycling track;
• Outdoor leisure facilities: tennis courts, tennis practice courts, bowling greens, batting cages, sport climbing walls, archery ranges and golf facilities (excluding camp facilities, sports grounds, as well as artificial and natural turf pitches);
• Public swimming pools (excluding Wan Chai Swimming Pool, and Kowloon Tsai Swimming Pool which is temporarily closed for redevelopment); and
• Craft at water sports centres (recreational kayaks, pedal-driven boats, sampans and colour boats at Chong Hing Water Sports Centre are available for free use by campers only).

 
     No prior booking is required for public swimming pool facilities. Members of the public may line up at the entrance of swimming pools before the start of a session. Free admission is offered on a first-come-first-served basis.
 
     Sport For All Day 2023 is co-organised by the Department of Health; the Sports Medicine Team of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; the Sports Medicine and Health Science Alumni Association of the Chinese University of Hong Kong; the Physical Fitness Association of Hong Kong, China; and the Hong Kong Sports Association for the Physically Disabled. Please visit the dedicated website at www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/sfad for details.

     The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) reminds members of the public today (April 1) not to enter the Sham Wan Restricted Area on Lamma Island from today to October 31.

     The Sham Wan Restricted Area includes a beach of about 0.5 hectare and about 98.2 hectares of sea inlet adjoining the beach at Sham Wan (see Annex). The restricted period is seven months, from April 1 to October 31.

     An AFCD spokesman said, “The green turtle is an endangered species protected by the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance (Cap. 170) in Hong Kong. It is also the only sea turtle species that nests in Hong Kong. The sandy beach at Sham Wan on Lamma Island is the only site in Hong Kong and one of the few sites in the South China Sea at which green turtles nest from time to time. Green turtles are known to stay in waters adjacent to their natal beaches before and in between their nesting. During the period, breeding green turtles are particularly sensitive to disturbances from humans, which may frighten them and cause them to abandon nesting. Designating the Sham Wan Restricted Area helps protect endangered green turtles and their breeding ground. It can bring about a positive impact on the survival of green turtles in the long run.”

     The spokesman pointed out that AFCD staff will conduct patrols to prevent unauthorised entry to the area and monitor the nesting activities of green turtles. Unauthorised entry to the restricted area is subject to a maximum fine of $50,000 upon conviction.