Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (January 20) that due to big waves, red flag has been hoisted at Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Yellow fire danger warning

     The fire danger situation today (January 20) is yellow and the risk of fire is high. People are urged to prevent fires breaking out and hikers should also be vigilant.
 

     A fire broke out at Tuen Mun River Trade Terminal at 4.35am today (January 20), and was upgraded to No. 3 alarm at 4.52am.  A one-storey structure was ablaze at the scene, the affected area measures around 200 metres by 80 metres.

     Firemen are now using two jets and mobilising two breathing apparatus teams to fight the blaze.

     No casualties have been reported so far.

     Police today (January 19) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Cheung Sha Wan.

     Ho Yee, aged 70, went missing after he left a hostel on Nam Cheong Street yesterday (January 18) morning. Staff of the hostel made a report to Police on the same day.

     He is about 1.65 metres tall, 63 kilograms in weight and of medium build. He has a round face with yellow complexion and short white hair. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, black trousers and black shoes.

     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, 9020 6542 or email to rmpu-kw-2@police.gov.hk, or contact any police station.

  

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an earlier announcement on a cluster of patients infected with Influenza A in a female ward of the Department of Medicine, the spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital made the following update today (January 19):

     One more 77-year-old female patient in the ward presented with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms. Clinical test was arranged and the test result was positive for Influenza A. The patient concerned is being treated under isolation and is in stable condition.

     Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.

     The case has been reported to Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow-up.