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     A woman who went missing in Wong Tai Sin has been located.      Tam Wai-ching, aged 56, went missing after she left her residence on Hong Keung Street on September 11 morning. Her family made a report to Police on September 15.     … read more

     The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee (CERC) published a notice in the Gazette today (September 29) to declare that 107 registrations of ex-officio members of the Election Committee (EC) as valid.
 
     In accordance with section 5J of the Schedule to the Chief Executive Election Ordinance (Cap. 569), a person holding a specified office under Part 2A of the Schedule may register as an ex-officio member of the EC. If the specified person is not eligible to be registered as an ex-officio member or is the holder of more than one specified office, he/she may designate another person who is holding an office in a relevant body in relation to the specified office to be registered as an ex-officio member.
 
     The Registration and Electoral Office has received 107 registrations of ex-officio members. After review, the CERC determines that these 107 registrations are valid. The subsectors and specified offices involved are listed below:
 

Subsector	Specified Office
Architectural, surveying, planning and landscape	The President of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects The President of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Education	The President of the City University of Hong Kong The office specified by the Po Leung Kuk The office specified by the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Engineering	The President of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers The Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Environment The Chairman of the Advisory Committee on the Appearance of Bridges and Associated Structures
Social welfare	The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Po Leung Kuk The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Yan Chai Hospital The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pok Oi Hospital The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Yan Oi Tong Limited The Chairman of the Executive Committee of The Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society Kowloon The Chairman of the Board of Directors of New Home Association Limited
Members of the Legislative Council	Member of the Legislative Council
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People’s Congress and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference	Hong Kong Special Administrative Region deputies to the National People’s Congress and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region members of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference

 
     The CERC is chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, with three official members (the Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, Mr Erick Tsang Kwok-wai; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; and the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak Mei-kuen) and three non-official members (Miss Elsie Leung Oi-sie, Mrs Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai and Professor Lawrence Lau Juen-yee). In accordance with Annex I to the Basic Law, the CERC is responsible for reviewing and confirming the eligibility of candidates for the membership of the EC (including ex-officio members). The CERC decides whether such persons comply with the legal requirements and conditions of upholding the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and bearing allegiance to the HKSAR of the PRC. read more

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (September 29) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.

     “The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities,” a spokesman for the CHP said.

     “Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system,” the spokesman explained.

     “Children, the elderly, the obese and those with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease or high blood pressure, are more vulnerable to heat stroke. They should pay special attention,” the spokesman added.

     The public should adopt the following precautions:
 

• Wear loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;
• Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat, sweating and exhaustion can place additional demands on the physique;
• Perform outdoor activities in the morning or the late afternoon;
• For indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to maintain good ventilation;
• Do not stay inside a parked vehicle; and
• Reschedule work to cooler times of the day. If working in a hot environment is inevitable, introduce shade in the workplace where practicable. Start work slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Move to a cool area for rest at regular intervals to allow the body to recuperate.

     
     â€‹The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index is high (6 or above):
 

• Minimise direct exposure of the skin and the eyes to sunlight;
• Wear long-sleeved and loose-fitting clothes;
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella;
• Seek a shaded area or put on UV-blocking sunglasses;
• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above. Apply liberally and reapply after swimming, sweating or towelling off; and
• While using DEET-containing insect repellents for personal protection against mosquito-borne diseases, apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.

    If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

     â€‹The public may obtain more information from the DH’s Health Education Infoline (2833 0111), heat stroke page and UV radiation page; the HKO’s Dial-a-Weather (1878 200), latest weather report and forecast, UV Index and weather information for hiking and mountaineering; and press releases of the Labour Department on precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. read more

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 pro… read more

     Police today (September 28) reclassified an industrial accident happened in Yau Ma Tei on September 24 as manslaughter, and will hold charge a 62-year-old man with one count of manslaughter.
      
     At 7.17am on September 24, Police received a report from the 62-year-old man that two men, aged 63 and 61, working at a construction site at 1 Austin Road West were found collapsed.
      
     Police officers sped to the scene. The two men were rescued by firemen and rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state. They were certified dead at 8.47am and 8.52am on the same day respectively.
      
     Upon investigation, Police arrested the 62-year-old man in Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday (September 27) for failure to ensure safety and health of employees, violating Chapter 509 Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance. After further investigation, he was also arrested for manslaughter today. Police will lay a holding charge against him with one count of manslaughter and the case will be mentioned at Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (September 29) morning.
      
     Besides, Police today arrested another 40-year-old man for manslaughter in Sha Tin. He is being detained for further enquiries.
      
     Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Yau Tsim District is underway. read more