The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Wuhan (WHETO) today (June 27) held the Reception for the 22nd Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Wuhan, Hubei Province. Around 200 guests attended the reception, including representatives from various government departments and authorities, consulates and related institutions, and chambers of commerce and corporations in Hubei and Wuhan; Hong Kong people and students staying in Wuhan; and representatives from Hunan, Henan, Jiangxi and Shanxi. The Director of the WHETO, Mr Vincent Fung, and the Vice Governor of Hubei Province, Mr Zhao Haishan, jointly officiated at the reception.
         
          In his welcoming remarks, Mr Fung said that since Hong Kong's return to the motherland 22 years ago, in light of the country's steady progress on all fronts, the interaction between Hong Kong and the Mainland has become multifaceted. Hong Kong has been actively participating in and taking up significant responsibilities in the country's process of reform and opening up, and has fully leveraged on the advantages of the "one country, two systems" principle. Through active participation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development, Hong Kong is further promoting the economic development of Hong Kong and the Mainland. Mr Fung added that 2019 is also the year of the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the WHETO. In the years ahead, the WHETO will adhere to the Hong Kong people's can-do spirit in keeping up its services through participation in and organisation of various activities.
         
          Thematic exhibitions on the Basic Law and various talent admission schemes were also held at the reception to enhance the participants' understanding on these topics.

      

     Police today (June 27) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Yau Ma Tei.
         
     Wong Kam-yu, aged 75, went missing after he left his hostel on Public Square Street yesterday (June 26) morning. Staff of the hostel made a report to Police on the same day.
         
     He is about 1.6 metres tall, 46 kilograms in weight and of thin build. He has a pointed face with yellow complexion, short white hair and vitiligo on his face. He was last seen wearing a black coat and black and white flip flops.  

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of Kowloon West on 3661 8038 or 9020 6542 or email to rmpu-kw@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.
     

  

     Police today (June 27) laid a holding charge against a 26-year-old man with one count of murder.

     The man was arrested yesterday (June 26) in suspected connection with a murder case happened in Central in which a 63-year-old man died.

     The case will be mentioned at Eastern Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (June 28).

     The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, met with the chairmen and vice-chairmen of four Police Force Council Staff Associations at Government House today (June 27). The Secretary for Security, Mr John Lee, and the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lo Wai-chung, also attended the meeting. The Police Force Council Staff Associations include the Superintendents' Association, the Hong Kong Police Inspectors' Association, the Overseas Inspectors' Association and the Junior Police Officers' Association.

     Mrs Lam expressed her heartfelt thanks to members of the force for fulfilling their duties with dedication during the disputes and clashes in society caused by the legislative amendment exercise, striking a balance between the public's freedom of expression and social order, and maintaining law and order in Hong Kong. She said she understands that members of the force and their family members have been put under pressure and that a small number of people even provoked the Police intentionally, which is not acceptable. She praised the force for its distinguished professionalism and restraint all along during this difficult time, carrying out law enforcement impartially against illegal activities and continuing to serve the community. Mrs Lam said that she and her governing team will continue to give their full support for the force.

     Apart from meeting with the Police Force Council Staff Associations today, Mrs Lam met with representatives of the education and religious sectors, senior civil servants and members of other sectors at Government House in the past few days to exchange views on the current social situation. She also met with a number of foreign consuls and representatives to explain to them the latest situation.

  

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) made the following announcement today (June 27):
 
     A 48-year-old male patient was admitted to PMH on May 19 with the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and then the Medical and Geriatric Ward. His respiratory specimen was confirmed as carrying Candida auris on June 24, while the patient did not have signs of infections. He had travelled to Switzerland before admission. The patient is now being treated in the Hospital Authority Infectious Disease Centre under isolation with stable condition. In accordance with the prevailing guidelines, PMH has commenced contact tracing for the patient.
 
     The Hospital Infection Control Team has reported the case to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection (CHP). After discussion with the departments concerned and experts of the CHP, the following enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted:
 

1. Thorough cleaning and disinfection of the wards concerned;
2. Enhanced patient and environmental screening procedures; and
3. Application of stringent contact precautions and enhanced hand hygiene for staff and patients.

 
     The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the patient as well as follow up on the case with the departments concerned and the CHP.