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 August 1 morning. His family made a report to Police on August 5.

     He is about 1.8 metres tall, 81 kilograms in weight and of strong build. He has a square face with yellow complexion and short black hair. He was last seen carrying an orange and red rucksack.

     Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the missing man or may have seen him is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of Kowloon West on 3661 8036 or 9020 6542 or email to rmpu-kw-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.
          
     

  

     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 safeguard the health and safety of market stall tenants and the public, the market will be closed an hour earlier today at 7pm for deep cleaning and disinfection.

     During the period, FEHD staff will thoroughly clean and disinfect communal areas and facilities in the market, and call for co-operation of market tenants to conduct cleaning and disinfection at their respective stalls, with a view to improving the overall hygiene condition of the market. In addition, the FEHD will carry out deep cleaning work at the periphery of the market and nearby streets. The cleaning and disinfection work is expected to last about four hours.

     A spokesman for the FEHD said, "The FEHD attaches importance to the hygiene conditions of public markets. In addition to regular cleaning work in the daytime, market service contractors also conduct a thorough cleaning in all markets after the markets are closed every day. During this epidemic period, the FEHD has already stepped up cleaning and disinfection of communal areas and facilities in the markets, including toilets, escalators, elevators and stair handrails with diluted household bleach regularly every day. Disinfectant hand sanitisers are also provided in the markets for public use.

     "Moreover, starting from late July, the FEHD has progressively arranged a voluntary one-off free COVID-19 testing service for staff of market stalls and personnel working in markets. No online registration is required. The FEHD works closely with the testing agency to determine the priority of various markets with reference to a risk-based approach and manpower resources. The agency will distribute specimen bottles to operators of market stalls and personnel working in Yeung Uk Road Market as soon as possible."

     The FEHD will continue to closely monitor the situation of each market, and will conduct deep cleaning and disinfection work in other markets if necessary so as to maintain environmental hygiene. 

     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 male remand person in custody attacked another 40-year-old male remand person in custody inside the dormitory. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.

     The victim sustained injuries to areas including his head and a hand. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injuries to his leg and abdomen. After treatment provided by the institution Medical Officer, he did not need to be sent to a public hospital.

     The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

     The two persons in custody were remanded for the offences of burglary and trafficking in a dangerous drug.

     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.

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.