Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning.

     To prevent heat stroke, avoid prolonged activities outdoors.

     If engaged in outdoor work or activities, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Stay in shaded areas as much as possible.

     Drink plenty of water, and avoid beverages containing caffeine or alcohol.

     If you feel sick, consult a doctor right away.

     A man who went missing in Cheung Chau was located.

     Andre Louis Marie Jouve, aged 50, went missing after he was last seen on Cheung Chau Beach Road on July 9 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on July 22.

     The man was located on Hanoi Road in Tsim Sha Tsui this afternoon (August 4). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

     Hong Kong Police received three suspects and the stolen goods in connection with a robbery case from the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau at the Lok Ma Chau Boundary Control Point today (August 4).

     The Police Director of Crime and Security, Mr Li Chi-hang spoke at the surrender ceremony held at Huanggang, Shenzhen that Hong Kong Police were grateful for the invaluable assistance rendered by the Ministry of Public Security, the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department and the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau, which resulted in the arrest of the three suspects.

     “The surrender ceremony today demonstrates the joint efforts of the Police of the two places in combating crimes. It also sends an unequivocal message to the society that Police of the two places are determined to combat crimes and protect lives and property of the people,” Mr Li said.

     “Police of the two places will continue to step up policing cooperation so as to safeguard law and order and secure people’s lives and property.”

     The three local male suspects, aged between 36 and 41, are in suspected connection with a robbery case in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1 this year in which a jewellery shop was robbed of watches and bracelets worth about $23.5 million.

     Investigation by Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon West revealed that some suspects might have left for the Mainland, Hong Kong Police sought the assistance of the Ministry of Public Security, the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department and the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau. The three suspects were subsequently arrested in Shenzhen.

    Hong Kong Police arrested four male and four female suspects in Hong Kong.

     Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon West is underway.

  

     The Home Affairs Department will open 18 temporary night heat shelters tonight (August 4) for people in need of the service.
      
     The shelters will be open from 10.30pm until 8am tomorrow.

     For further information, please call the department's enquiries hotline before midnight on 2835 1473.

     The 18 night heat shelters are located at:
 
Hong Kong Districts:
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Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun
 
Eastern/Wan Chai –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
Waiting Lobby, 3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
 
Southern –
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau
 
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
Multi-purpose Room, 1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
 
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
 
Sham Shui Po –
Shek Kip Mei Community Hall
G/F, Block 42, Shek Kip Mei Estate
Nam Cheong Street, Sham Shui Po
 
Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
Hall, G/F, 45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
 
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
 
New Territories Districts:
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Islands –
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building,
39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
 
Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
 
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
 
Sai Kung –
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex,
38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
 
Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
 
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
 
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
 
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
 
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long
 
Yuen Long –
Tin Yiu Community Centre
Tin Yiu Estate, Tin Shui Wai

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson of the Cheshire Home, Chung Hom Kok made the following announcement today (August 4):

     Five patients (Three male and two female, aged 55 to 64) and four staff members of a long stay male ward and a long stay female ward had presented with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms since July 21. Appropriate viral tests have been arranged for the patients and three of the test results were positive to Rhinovirus. The concerned patients are being treated under isolation with stable condition. Three staff members have recovered and are back to work and one is still on sick leave.

     Admission to the concerned wards 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 concerned wards are under close surveillance.

     The cases have been reported to Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.