Hong Kong – Elderly reminded to take precautionary measures during cold spell
Elderly reminded to take precautionary measures during cold spell
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Attention Duty Announcers, Radio and TV Stations:
Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals:
With the approach of cold weather, the Social Welfare Department (SWD) reminds the elderly to take precautionary measures during the cold spell. Relatives, friends and neighbours are encouraged to show concern and care for the health of frail elderly persons, particularly those living alone. Those in need may call the SWD hotline at 2343 2255 for assistance.
Public reminded to observe regulations on prohibition of group gatherings and not to litter during festive season
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Members of the public should also keep places clean and put rubbish in rubbish bins. Anyone not disposing of rubbish properly is liable to a fixed penalty of $1,500.
Please remember that the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza area, Salisbury Garden and the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade will implement crowd management measures. Venues will step up patrols, and the LCSD appeals to members of the public to follow the regulations on the prohibition of group gatherings of more than the number of people as stipulated by the law. Members of the public should also observe the mask-wearing requirement in public places and keep places clean. Enforcement actions will be taken against offenders. People who intend to go there should follow the instructions of the duty personnel and mind their safety.
Elderly reminded to take precautionary measures during cold spell
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Public reminded not to burn wax, fly sky lanterns, litter or gather illegally at LCSD venues
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Hong Kong – Public reminded to observe regulations on prohibition of group gatherings and not to litter during festive season
Attention radio/TV announcers:
Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) reminds members of the public to maintain an appropriate social distance with other people as far as possible at the department’s venues tonight (December 24). In particular, they should strictly observe regulations on the prohibition of group gatherings, and should wear masks at all times in any public place. Offenders are liable to prosecution.Hong Kong – Elderly reminded to take precautionary measures during cold spell
Attention Duty Announcers, Radio and TV Stations:
Please broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals:
With the approach of cold weather, the Social Welfare Department (SWD) reminds the elderly to take precautionary measures during the cold spell. Relatives, friends and neighbours are encouraged to show concern and care for the health of frail elderly persons, particularly those living alone. Those in need may call the SWD hotline at 2343 2255 for assistance.Hong Kong – Public reminded not to burn wax, fly sky lanterns, litter or gather illegally at LCSD venues
Attention radio/TV announcers:
Please broadcast the following at suitable intervals:
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) reminds people to keep places clean; not to burn wax or put lit candles on the ground, grass pitches or beaches; not to throw glow sticks or other objects onto trees; and not to fly sky lanterns while celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.
People littering at LCSD venues such as parks and beaches are liable to a penalty of $1,500, while the maximum penalty for burning wax, throwing objects onto trees or flying sky lanterns is a fine of $2,000 and 14 days’ imprisonment.
Also, the LCSD appealed to members of the public to comply with the regulations on the prohibition of group gatherings of more than the number of people as stipulated by the law, and observe the mask-wearing requirement in public places at the department’s venues during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in order to reduce the chances of spreading the virus in the community.
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