Hong Kong – Missing man in Kwai Chung located

Missing man in Kwai Chung located

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     A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located.

     Wong Yau-shing, aged 87, went missing after he left his residence in Lai King Estate yesterday (February 11) morning. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

     The man was located on Tai Po Road, Sham Shui Po today (February 12) afternoon. He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

Hong Kong – Tung Chung Swimming Pool temporarily closed

Tung Chung Swimming Pool temporarily closed

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Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:

     Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (February 3) that Tung Chung Swimming Pool in Islands District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of faeces in the pool.

     It will be reopened at 3.45pm today.

     The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.

Hong Kong – Chung Ying Street Garden in Sha Tau Kok to open on January 1 next year (with photos)

Chung Ying Street Garden in Sha Tau Kok to open on January 1 next year (with photos)

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     ​The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (December 22) that Chung Ying Street Garden in North District will be officially open for public use starting from January 1 next year, providing a pleasant leisure space for public enjoyment. 

     Occupying an area of 1 300 square metres, the garden situated in front of the Chung Ying Street Checkpoint of the Sha Tau Kok is newly built by the LCSD for the Second Phase Opening-up of Sha Tau Kok. The facilities include pleasant landscaped sitting-out areas, leisure facilities and drinking fountains. Visitors may also overlook Chung Ying Street at the viewing deck and take pictures with the replica of an old railway station in Hong Kong as well as the model actual-size locomotive in the garden. 

     Visitors to Chung Ying Street Garden are required to apply for a Closed Area Permit (CAP). Both Hong Kong residents or visitors to Hong Kong can log onto the Hong Kong Police Force Online Applications Platform (www.es.police.gov.hk) to apply for a free electronic Tourism CAP on a first-come, first-served basis for visiting Sha Tau Kok from 7am to 9pm on the date they have applied for. The application process takes three working days. 

     Visitors are reminded that access of private vehicles to Sha Tau Kok is not allowed. They can only take the following public transport to the location.  
(1) Bus route Nos. 78S (express) or 78K at MTR Sheung Shui Station or Fanling Station and get off at the terminal;
(2) Minibus route No. 55K at MTR Sheung Shui Station and get off at the terminal; or
(3) Bus route No. 277A at MTR Lam Tin Station and get off at the terminal.

Hong Kong – Kwai Chung Hospital announced hospital facility safety incident

Kwai Chung Hospital announced hospital facility safety incident

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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for Kwai Chung Hospital (KCH) made the following announcement today (May 28) regarding a hospital facility safety incident:
      
     At around 8pm tonight, a piece of false ceiling at the treatment room of a female general adult psychiatric ward, which is approximately 60 centimetres length and 31 centimetres width, fell down and hit a nurse. The nurse concerned has mild pain on head. The nurse attended the Accident & Emergency Department of the Princess Margaret Hospital and was confirmed the pain not serious. The KCH is very concerned about the incident. The hospital has expressed sympathy and will provide assistance to the staff concerned.
      
     Maintenance staff has arranged emergency repairs immediately and the cause of the incident is under investigation. The KCH will arrange inspection of all false ceilings at the treatment room concerned. The incident did not involve structural safety of the building and concrete spalling. Patient services were not affected.

     ​The hospital will investigate the relations between the incident and recent works related to removal and installation of false ceilings. The workers concerned are also reminded to pay attention to the incident concerned and make necessary follow-up. The hospital has reported the incident to the Hospital Authority Head Office via the Advance Incident Reporting System.

Hong Kong – Missing man in Kwai Chung located

Missing man in Kwai Chung located

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     A man who went missing in Kwai Chung has been located.

     Leung Wa-shing, aged 82, went missing after he left his residence on Tai Loong Street on May 25 morning. His family made a report to Police on the same day.

     The man was located in Kwai Fong Estate this morning (May 27). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.