Fatal traffic accident in Tin Sum
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tin Sum today (June 13) in which a 57-year-old man died. At about 2.50pm, a public light bus (PLB) driven by the 57-year-old man was tra… read more
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tin Sum today (June 13) in which a 57-year-old man died. At about 2.50pm, a public light bus (PLB) driven by the 57-year-old man was tra… read more
The COVID-19 Vaccination Programme has been implemented for 108 days since February 26, 2021. So far, about 2 934 300 doses of vaccines have been administered under the Vaccination Programme. D… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) announced the list of outstanding blood donors today (June 13) to commend 3 633 blood donors who have achieved 25-times donations and above (multiple of 25) in 2020/21.
Dr C K Lee, the Chief Executive and Medical Director of BTS expressed his deep gratitude to the unfailing support from different sectors of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. 121 740 donors managed to come forward and donated 204 808 units of blood, turning into 420 293 units of blood products for clinical treatment. They have brought warmth, hope and light to patients and their families.
Dr C K Lee reiterated that a sustainable and stable blood supply is an integral part of the health system. He urged members of the public to support World Blood Donor Day on June 14. This year, the slogan is “Give blood and keep the world beating”. The message highlights the essential contribution blood donors make to keeping the world pulsating by saving lives and safeguarding others’ health.
In addition to individual donation awards, Elite Partnership Awards were presented to following commercial and community partners, in recognition of their enthusiastic support and remarkable achievements for blood donation. The respective winners are:
Elite Partnership Award 2021 (Corporate)
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: As at 9am today (June 13), three COVID-19 confirmed patients (case number: 11844, 11873, 11875) were discharged from hospital in the last 24 hours. So far, a total… read more
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (June 13) said that, since a person tested positive with N501Y mutant strain had visited the Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library (PSTSWPL), the Government has published a n… read more