The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (August 13) said that the department was notified by the contractor for construction of Tong Hang No. 3 Fresh Water Service Reservoir in Fanling that one more staff member of its subcontractor has tested positive for COVID-19. 

     A staff member of the subcontractor tested positive on August 8. Nine staff members of the subcontractor who had close contact with the staff member who tested positive were arranged to stay at quarantine centres by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP). Three of the nine staff tested positive earlier. The WSD was notified today that one more staff member among the nine staff members tested positive. The five staff members are now undergoing treatment. 

     The on-site operations of the project, including the site office, has been suspended. The contractor has thoroughly cleaned and disinfected the site, including the site office, and arranged for all remaining personnel of the project to undergo COVID-19 testing. The test results were all negative. The department will maintain close liaison with the CHP. All personnel of the project have been reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell.

     A man who went missing in Chai Wan has been located.

     Wong Pui-fong, aged 71, went missing after he was last seen at Yue Wan Estate on July 3 night. His family made a report to Police on August 11.

     The man was located inside a hospital on Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin this morning (August 13).
     

     A man who went missing in Hung Hom has been located.

     Chan Hon-chung, aged 71, went missing after he left an elderly home on Ma Tau Wai Road on August 11 afternoon. Staff of the elderly home made a report to Police on the same day.

     The man was located on Ha Heung Road in Hung Hom last night (August 12). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
 
     Result of the tenders of the People's Bank of China RMB Bills held on August 13, 2020:
 

     The Rating and Valuation Department will issue today (August 13) about 350,000 requisition forms asking payers of rates and/or Government rent to provide details of rents and other terms of tenancies for different categories of properties.

     A spokesman for the department said the rental information collected would be used to prepare a new round of general revaluation.

     "The general revaluation will better reflect prevailing market rents of properties. The new rateable values will take effect on April 1, 2021," the spokesman said.

     Rates and/or Government rent payers should complete and return the forms within 21 days. They can also complete and return the forms by using the Electronic Submission of Forms service provided at the department's website (www.rvd.gov.hk).

     Rates and/or Government rent payers are reminded to affix sufficient postage if they return the forms by post to ensure timely and successful postal delivery.

     Anyone having difficulty in completing and returning the forms within the specified period must apply in writing for an extension of time before the end of the stipulated period and should state their reasons. 

     Anyone who knowingly makes a false statement or refuses to furnish any of the particulars specified in the form commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $25,000 or $10,000 respectively. They will also be fined an amount equivalent to three times the rates and/or Government rent undercharged.

     Enquiries on how to complete the form can be made by calling the number printed on the form, or visiting the department at 15/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon. 

     The department's website also provides answers to commonly asked questions on completing the form.