The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson said today (November 12) that due to traffic disruptions in various districts, some patients may not be able to attend their scheduled consultation. They can call the clinics to reschedule the appointments later and there is no need to worry and rush for the consultation appointments. Services at the Accident and Emergency Departments at public hospitals remain normal at the moment.
 
     At the same time, HA staff who could not report duty as scheduled should inform the supervisors concerned immediately for flexible staff deployment and contingency duty rearrangement. HA would like to express appreciation to staff who may need to work additional hours beyond their normal duty.
 

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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (November 12) that due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at Silverstrand Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

The following is issued on behalf of the Judiciary:  

     The Court of Final Appeal registry will open as usual at 8.45am today (November 12). 
 

     Owing to the maintenance works on the flag poles and the podium at the Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, the flag-raising ceremony scheduled at 8am today (November 12) will be suspended.

     The Transport Department (TD) today (November 12) reminded members of the public to pay attention to the traffic situation and the latest public transport service arrangement this morning before starting their journey. As at 5.30am today, the latest public transport situation is as follows:

(I) MTR

     All MTR lines maintain services. Except the Airport Express Line, the train service will end at 11.30pm.

     From start of service, Kwai Fong Station of Tsuen Wan Line and Sai Wan Ho Station of Hong Kong Island Line are closed and trains will not stop at theses stations. Entrances/Exits at some stations are closed.

     Light Rail Routes 705, 706 and 751P are suspended. Light Rail Routes 614, 614P, 751 and 761P will be diverted. Light Rail Vehicles will not stop at Chestwood and Yau Oi stops.

(II) Franchised bus

     All franchised bus services will provide service this morning but some routes may be temporarily diverted subject to the road conditions. The major affected road sections include the section of Nathan Road between Waterloo Road and Dundas Street and the Argyle Street near Nathan Road.

     Over 130 sets of damaged traffic lights are under urgent repair in various districts. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to be patient and pay attention to road safety when passing through the affected junctions. The TD appeals to members of the public again to be considerate to motorists and pedestrians, and stop damaging traffic light facilities.

     The TD urges commuters using public transport services to allow more travelling time. Traffic conditions and railway services may change within a short period of time. Members of the public are advised to continue to stay tuned to the latest traffic news. Details are available at TD's website (www.td.gov.hk/en/home/index.html) or mobile application "HKeMobility".