Red flags hoisted at Kiu Tsui Beach

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 19) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Kiu Tsui Beach. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Suspected red tide sighted at Silver Mine Bay Beach

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 19) that due to a suspected red tide sighting, red flag has been hoisted at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach until further notice.

Red flag hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (April 19) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Big Wave Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Key statistics on service demand of A&E Departments and occupancy rates in public hospitals

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rate in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.

Flag-raising ceremony cancelled

Owing to the thunderstorm warning, the flag-raising ceremony to be conducted at Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai at 8am today (April 19) will be cancelled.