The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following announcement today (June 24):

     Five patients (aged 53 to 93) in a male medical ward have been confirmed to be Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae carriers through screening since June 18. One of the patients passed away earlier due to the underlying disease. The remaining four patients are treated under isolation. Among them, one symptomatic patient is in serious condition; three asymptomatic patients are in stable condition. One of the three asymptomatic patients is still hospitalised in QEH and the remaing two patients have been transferred to another hospital. 

     The Hospital Infection Control Team has followed up with the concerned departments and experts of the Centre for Health Protection. The following enhanced infection control measures have already been adopted in the ward:

1. Enhance patient and environmental screening procedures
2. Apply stringent contact precautions and enhance hand hygiene of staff and patients
3. Enhance cleaning and disinfection of the ward

     The hospital will continue to closely monitor the situation of the ward. The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Castle Peak Hospital made the following announcement today (June 24):
 
      Six patients (aged 41 to 61) in a male forensic psychiatric ward have presented with respiratory symptoms since June 21. Appropriate viral tests were arranged for the patients. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in a stable condition.
 
     Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.
 
     The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.

     The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, visited Tai Po District this afternoon (June 24) and met with local District Council members to exchange views on district matters. He also visited the Green Hub revitalisation project.
      
     Accompanied by the Chairman of the Tai Po District Council (TPDC), Ms Wong Pik-kiu, and the District Officer (Tai Po), Ms Eunice Chan, Mr Wong first visited the Green Hub to learn about the operation of this revitalised Grade I historic building.
      
     Located at the old Tai Po Police Station, the Green Hub is one of the projects under Batch II of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme. The old police station was conserved and revitalised by the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Corporation to become the Green Hub to promote conservation and sustainable living. It has been open to the public since August 2015.
      
     During his visit, Mr Wong was briefed by representatives of the Green Hub on its daily operation, including the various courses and workshops provided for promoting sustainable and low-carbon living such as low-carbon diet workshops, handicrafts workshops and summer night eco-walks. He also visited the co-op shop and the canteen inside the Green Hub which runs on the principle that food should be healthy, community-friendly and environmentally friendly to learn more about their operation.
      
     Before concluding his visit, Mr Wong met with TPDC members to gain a better understanding of the latest developments and needs of the district, and listen to members' views and suggestions on the work of the Government.   

        

     Hong Kong Customs conducted an operation codenamed "Eagle Web" from June 11 until yesterday (June 23) against the sale of counterfeit goods by shops doing promotion through Internet platforms. A total of 236 items of suspected counterfeit clothing, shoes and handbags with an estimated market value of about $110,000 were seized.

     Through detecting and analysing Internet infringing activities using the big data analytics system, Customs discovered there are physical shops doing promotion through popular Internet platforms. They claimed Japanese and Korean fashions were available for sale but in fact the sale products were mingled with counterfeit goods. Some shops even alleged that their goods were sourced overseas by the shop owners in person in order to gain the customers' trust.  

     After further investigation, Customs officers raided six shops in Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok and Kwai Chung during the said operation and seized the batch of suspected counterfeit goods.

     During the operation, Customs officers arrested one man and six women, including four shop owners and three salespersons, aged from 23 to 64.  

     Investigation is ongoing.

     Under the Trade Descriptions Ordinance, any person who sells or possesses for sale any goods with a forged trademark commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.

     Members of the public may report any suspected infringing activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 2545 6182 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk).

  

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited on phishing email, which has been reported to the HKMA.  Hyperlink to the press release is available on the HKMA website for ease of reference by members of the public.
      
          Anyone who has provided his or her personal information to the email concerned or has conducted any financial transactions through the email should contact the bank concerned using the contact information provided in the press release, and report to the Police or contact the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force at 2860 5012.