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     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (June 22) investigating a case of severe paediatric enterovirus (EV) infection, and reminded the public to maintain hand, personal and environmental hygiene.
 
     The case involves a 10-year-old girl with good past health. She attended the Accident and Emergency Department of United Christian Hospital on June 17 due to fever, headache and vomiting, and was admitted for treatment. She remains hospitalised.
 
     A laboratory test of her cerebrospinal fluid specimen was positive for EV. The clinical diagnosis was meningitis.
 
     Preliminary investigation by the CHP revealed that the patient had no travel history during the incubation period. Her home contacts have remained asymptomatic for the time being. The CHP’s investigations are ongoing.
 
     EV infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges. Children suffering from EV infection should stay at home and avoid contact with other children until they have recovered. The public should be vigilant and observe the following preventive measures:
 

• Wash hands before eating and after going to the toilet and changing diapers;
• Cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing;
• Maintain good indoor ventilation; and
• Thoroughly clean toys or appliances that are contaminated by nasal or oral secretions.

     The public may visit the CHP’s page on hand, foot and mouth disease and EV71 infection for more information. read more

     The Home Affairs Department is opening 19 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (June 22).

     The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.

     For further information, please call the department’s hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.

     The heat shelters are located at:

Hong Kong Island:
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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 –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay

Southern –
Lei Tung Community Hall
Lei Tung Estate, Ap Lei Chau

Wan Chai –
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai

Kowloon:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
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

Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
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:
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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

    In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf. read more

     The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau led an industry delegation to participate in the 31st edition of the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) and orga… read more

     â€‹The Commissioner for Belt and Road, Mr Nicholas Ho, will lead a delegation to visit Indonesia and Malaysia from today (June 22) to June 26 to promote Hong Kong’s professional services to explore more opportunities for development and collaboration.
      
     Indonesia and Malaysia, two of Hong Kong’s major trading and investment partners, are undergoing rapid infrastructure development, while Hong Kong has a pool of experienced professionals in related areas such as engineering, architecture and design, surveying, legal services and finance. The visit will focus on promoting the advantages of Hong Kong’s professional services related to infrastructure development, with a view to exploring further collaboration opportunities with Indonesia and Malaysia and fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
      
     In addition to meeting with government officials, business leaders and representatives of professional organisations and enterprises, the delegation will also attend presentations of signature projects in Indonesia and Malaysia to explore business collaboration. The Belt and Road Office will organise business luncheons in both countries to promote Hong Kong’s business advantages, highlighting its pivotal role as a “super value-adder”.
      
     The delegation comprises representatives from professional and commercial sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises. They will visit Indonesia from June 23 to 24, and Malaysia from June 25 to 26. read more

     â€‹The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, will depart in tomorrow (June 23) afternoon for visits to Tianjin and Beijing.

     During his visit to Tianjin from June 23 to 25, Mr Chan will lead a delegation from the innovation and technology (I&T) sector to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2025. The delegation includes senior executives from the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Cyberport and the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited, as well as leaders of startups under their umbrella specialising in fields such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine technologies, green and new energy technologies and aerospace technologies. While attending the Annual Meeting, Mr Chan will participate in several thematic sessions, where he will deliver speeches and engage in discussions. The delegation will also take part in a number of I&T exchange sessions and business matching activities.

     The Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, gathers leaders from governments, businesses, think tanks and the academia, as well representatives from international organisations. The theme of this year’s Annual Meeting is “Entrepreneurship for a New Era”. Around 1 700 participants from over 90 countries and regions will join the meeting. Discussions will focus on how entrepreneurship and innovation can drive economic growth in rapidly changing geopolitical and economic landscapes. 

     While in Tianjin, Mr Chan will also meet with officials from relevant Central Authorities, leaders of Tianjin, as well as political and business leaders from other regions. He will brief them on Hong Kong’s latest developments, as well as its new advantages and opportunities.

     During his visit to Beijing from June 25 to 26, Mr Chan will attend the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), and meet with other Governors. Mr Chan will also meet with officials from relevant Central Authorities.

     The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, will also depart for Beijing today. He will attend some activities of the AIIB’s Board of Governors Annual Meeting.

     Mr Chan will return to Hong Kong in the evening of June 26. During his absence, the Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, will be Acting Financial Secretary. During Mr Hui’s absence, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Joseph Chan, will be Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. read more