Early closure of Yau Ma Tei and Sham Shui Po Methadone Clinics today

     The Department of Health has announced that owing to the situation in Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei Methadone Clinic and Sham Shui Po Methadone Clinic will be closed at 9pm today (November 10). Those who have been receiving methadone treatment there can receive their daily dose at other methadone clinics.

     Subject to the situation in other districts, the operating hours of other methadone clinics may also be adjusted today.

     Please visit the following website for the information of methadone clinics:
www.dh.gov.hk/english/tele/tele_chc/tele_chc_mc.html




Police dispersal action in Tsuen Wan

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
 
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
 
     As the night fell, a large group of violent protestors gathered at Sha Tsui Road and Chung On Street in Tsuen Wan, obstructing the traffic in the vicinity and seriously endangering public order.
 
     Having given repeated warnings to the violent protestors in vain, Police officers have deployed tear gas and will use minimum necessary force to effect dispersal and arrest action.
 
     Residents of the area are advised to stay tuned to the latest situation and if necessary, avoid going to the areas concerned, keep their windows shut and stay indoors.




Early closure of Sha Tin (Tai Wai) Methadone Clinic today

     The Department of Health has announced that owing to the situation in Sha Tin District, Sha Tin (Tai Wai) Methadone Clinic will be closed at 9pm today (November 10). Those who have been receiving methadone treatment there can receive their daily dose at other methadone clinics.

     Subject to the situation in other districts, the operating hours of other methadone clinics may also be adjusted today.

     Please visit the following website for the information of methadone clinics:
www.dh.gov.hk/english/tele/tele_chc/tele_chc_mc.html.
 




Violent protestors continue to commit destructive acts in various districts

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:
 
Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:
 
     Radical protestors have been gathering in multiple locations across the territories since this afternoon (November 10). They have been loitering in several malls and vandalising shops and facilities therein, breaching of the peace in the mall.
      
     As at 7pm, violent protestors are occupying Sha Tsui Road in Tsuen Wan. Police have used minimum necessary force, including tear gas, to effect the dispersal operation. In Kowloon Tong, Festival Walk has been closed, however, some protestors are still gathering at Tat Chee Avenue. 
      
     Police express condemnation against all illegal acts by the protestors. Protestors are warned to leave immediately.  
      
     Residents of the area are advised to stay tuned to the latest situation and if necessary, avoid going to the areas concerned, keep their windows shut and stay indoors.
 




Early closure of Lady Trench Methadone Clinic today

     The Department of Health has announced that owing to the situation in Tsuen Wan District, Lady Trench Methadone Clinic has been closed at 6pm today (November 10). Those who have been receiving methadone treatment there can receive their daily dose at other methadone clinics.

     Subject to the situation in other districts, the operating hours of other methadone clinics may also be adjusted today.

     Please visit the following website for the information of methadone clinics:
www.dh.gov.hk/english/tele/tele_chc/tele_chc_mc.html.