Police today (August 11) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Hung Hom. Kwok Sau-pun, aged 48, went missing after he left his residence on Walker Road on Augu… read more
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (August 11) announced that in view of a recent preliminary confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) found to be related to Yeung Uk Road Market, to sa… read more
Correctional officers stopped a remand person in custody from assaulting another remand person in custody at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre yesterday (August 10). ​At 7.33pm yesterday, a 27-year-old … read more
The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (August 11) said that the department was notified by the contractor for construction of Tong Hang No. 3 Fresh Water Service Reservoir in Fanling that four staff of its subcontractor have tested or preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.
A staff member of the subcontractor had preliminarily tested positive on August 7. The contractor immediately suspended the onsite operation, including the site office, on the same day. The subcontractor’s staff member was tested positive on August 8. Nine staff 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). The WSD was notified yesterday (August 10) that two of the nine staff were tested and preliminarily tested positive. In addition, the WSD was notified this morning that one more staff member has preliminarily tested positive. The four staff are now under treatment.
The contractor thoroughly cleaned and disinfected the site, including the site office, on August 8 and all personnel of the project were arranged to undergo COVID-19 testing. 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. read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Tseung Kwan O Hospital today (August 11) announced that a 79-year-old male COVID-19 confirmed patient (case number: 2914) passed away last night (August 10).
The patient, with chronic illness, admitted to the hospital on July 27 due to persistent cough and fever. The patient’s condition deteriorated due to respiratory failure. He was transferred to Intensive Care Unit on August 2 and eventually succumbed at 11.19pm last night.
The Hospital was saddened about the passing away of the patient and would offer necessary assistance to his family.
Including this patient, 56 COVID-19 patients have passed away in public hospitals so far. read more