Special arrangements for some LCSD sports grounds during Lunar New Year holiday

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (February 11) that, in order to let the public relax while maintaining social distancing, 10 sports grounds will be open for jogging from 9am to 5pm during the Lunar New Year (February 12 to 14) as a special arrangement this year.

     The relevant list of the sports grounds is as follows:
 

District Venue
Eastern  Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground*
Southern  Aberdeen Sports Ground
Wan Chai  Causeway Bay Sports Ground
Sham Shui Po  Sham Shui Po Sports Ground
Kowloon City  Perth Street Sports Ground#
Sai Kung  Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground (main sports ground)
Tsuen Wan  Shing Mun Valley Sports Ground*
Tuen Mun  Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground
Yuen Long  Yuen Long Stadium
North  Fanling Recreation Ground

Remarks:
* Changing rooms and toilet facilities will be suspended
# No toilet facilities at the venue

     According to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F), users are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" QR code or register their name, contact number and the date and time of the visit before being allowed to enter sports premises for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. Appeals are made to members of the public to download and install the "LeaveHomeSafe" mobile app in advance and scan the QR code with the app before entering. Members of the public who opt for registering their personal information at the scene are reminded to arrive earlier to avoid delaying their visits as longer time is required for such registration.

     The spokesman for the LCSD reminded members of the public to take note of social distancing. The number of people in group gatherings should not be more than that as stipulated by the law. The public must wear a mask before and after exercise at outdoor leisure venues. Moreover, the LCSD will adopt special measures at leisure facilities. Measures include limiting the number of joggers in sports grounds and closing spectator stands. Furthermore, disinfectant carpets and alcohol-based handrub will be in place.

     The LCSD will continue to monitor the latest developments of the pandemic closely and review the arrangements in a timely manner.

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