The following is issued on behalf of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong:
 
     The Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Hong Kong announced today (August 6) the results of the Pharmacist Registration Examinations held in June 2019.
 
     There were 76, 132 and 107 candidates sitting for examinations in pharmacy legislation in Hong Kong, pharmacy practice and pharmacology respectively, with corresponding passing rates of 72 per cent, 33 per cent and 41 per cent.
 
     Apart from meeting other requirements prescribed by the Board, any pharmacy graduate outside Hong Kong intending to be registered as a pharmacist in Hong Kong is required to pass the above three subjects.
 
     The Board conducts its Registration Examinations twice a year, normally in June and December.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for the Kowloon West Cluster (KWC) today (August 6) announced the temporary service relocation of the Mrs Wu York Yu General Out-patient Clinic (310 Wo Yi Hop Road, Lei Muk Shue) to 5/F, Block C, Yan Chai Hospital (7-11 Yan Chai Street, Tsuen Wan) from August 12 due to the renovation works of the clinic to improve its environment and service. The service hours will remain unchanged (details are appended). The clinic service is expected to resume at the original location upon completion of the renovation work, tentatively in the first quarter of 2020.
      
     Patients with chronic illnesses requiring regular follow-ups at the Mrs Wu York Yu General Out-patient Clinic have already been informed and arranged to attend follow-up appointments at the relocated site during the renovation period. Patients with episodic illnesses can make appointments via the telephone appointment system as usual and attend the consultation according to their booking.
      
     "KWC has already informed the residents in the district on the service arrangement through various channels, including poster notice and banner. The respective district council has also been informed. A reminder message will also be added to the telephone appointment system of the Mrs Wu York Yu General Out-patient Clinic," the spokesperson added.

     The Hong Kong Film Archive (HKFA) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will present a special series entitled "Cine Memories of the War of National Resistance" on September 1. "Love in a Fallen City" (1984), selected for free screening this year, reflects the Hong Kong society of a wartime era through a tumultuous love story.
 
     The film will be screened at HKFA Cinema. Admission is free with tickets which will be distributed at the information counter of the HKFA starting tomorrow (August 7) on Mondays and from Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am to 8pm. Each person can receive up to two tickets on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.
 
     Adapted from a literary classic by Eileen Chang, the movie directed by Ann Hui sticks closely to the novel's plot. After her divorce, Cora Miao returns to her parents' home in Shanghai, where she meets handsome gentleman Chow Yun-fat. They later move from Shanghai to Hong Kong, and repeatedly separate and get back together. The outbreak of the Pacific War pushes them together and perfects their love. The film is in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles.
      
     For programme enquiries, please call 2739 2139 or visit www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en_US/web/hkfa/programmesandexhibitions/programmes/2019cmwnr/index.html.
 

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 has announced that the lifesaving services at Repulse Bay Beach and ​Shek O Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island have resumed today (August 6). The lifesaving services at the beaches were suspended yesterday due to an insufficient number of lifeguards on duty.

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (August 6) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.

     "The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities," a spokesman for the CHP said.

     "Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system," the spokesman explained.

     "The obese, the sick, including those with heart disease or high blood pressure, the old and the young are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. They should pay special attention," the spokesman added.

     The public should adopt the following precautions:
 

• Wear loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;
• Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat, sweating and exhaustion place additional demands on the physique;
• Perform outdoor activities in the morning or late afternoon;
• For indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to maintain good ventilation; and
• Reschedule work to cooler times of the day.

     If working in a hot environment is inevitable, introduce shade in the workplace where practicable, and start work slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Get into a cool area for rest at regular intervals to allow the body to recuperate.

     The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index remains high (6 or above):
 

• Minimise direct exposure of the skin and the eyes to sunlight;
• Wear loose long-sleeved clothing made of close-woven fabrics;
• Wear a wide brim hat or use an umbrella;
• Seek a shaded area or put on UV-blocking sunglasses;
• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above. Apply liberally and reapply after swimming or sweating; and
• While using DEET-containing insect repellents for personal protection against mosquito-borne diseases, apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.

     If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

     The public may get more information from the DH's Health Education Hotline (2833 0111), heat stroke page and UV radiation page; the HKO's Dial-a-Weather (1878 200), latest weather and forecast, UV Index and weather information for hiking and mountaineering; and press releases of the Labour Department on precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force.