The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department today (July 24) announced the results of a recently completed targeted food surveillance project on Salmonella in ready-to-eat food. All sam… read more
In the light of the extension of the special work arrangements for government employees, the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) today (July 24) announced that the walk-in counter service of the department’s Personnel Licensing Office (PELO) will continue to be temporarily suspended until August 2 and only services scheduled by prior appointment will be maintained.
For enquiries or to make an appointment, please contact the CAD through email (enquiry@cad.gov.hk) or the PELO enquiry hotline (2910 6046). read more
In view of the latest developments of COVID-19 and the Government’s special work arrangements, the Legal Aid Department (LAD) announced today (July 24) that the department will provide basic necessary and limited civil and criminal legal aid application and litigation services until further notice.
The opening hours of the offices are as follows:
| Offices | Opening hours (from Monday to Friday, except public holidays) |
| Information and Application Services Unit, Headquarters | 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
| Information and Application Services Unit, Kowloon Branch Office | 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
| Crime Section | 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
| Civil Litigation Section 1 | 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
| Civil Litigation Section 2 | 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
| Costing Unit and Enforcement Unit | 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
| Shroff Office | 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm |
The following press release is issued on behalf of the Independent Commission Against Corruption:
In light of the latest situation of the COVID-19 epidemic and to align with the Government’s ongoing measures to reduce the risk of the spread of virus in the community, the ICAC today (July 24) announced that the current special arrangement of the Commission’s services will be extended till August 2.
During the period, except those who are required to provide essential and emergency public services, all other ICAC staff will work from home so as to reduce the flow of people and social contacts in the community.
Meanwhile, the ICAC’s Report Centre and the report corruption hotline (2526 6366) will continue to operate round-the-clock to receive corruption complaints and enquiries. All other enquiry hotlines, including the Corruption Prevention Advisory Service hotline (2526 6363), Business Ethics Development Centre hotline (2826 3288), Clean Elections hotline (2920 7878) and the Integrity Building Management hotline (2929 4555) will also maintain their normal operation.
All ICAC Regional Offices will be closed during the period.
The ICAC will continue to review the latest situation of the epidemic and adjust relevant measures as and when necessary. Further announcement will be made in due course. read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesman for the United Christian Hospital (UCH) today (July 24) announced that a 74-year-old male COVID-19 confirmed case (case no.: 1338) passed away t… read more