Red flags hoisted at Kiu Tsui Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 24) that due to inclement weather, red flags have been hoisted at Kiu Tsui Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at these beaches.
 




Lifesaving services at Cafeteria New Beach resume

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has announced that the lifesaving services at Cafeteria New Beach in Tuen Mun District resumed today (June 24). The lifesaving services at the beach were suspended earlier due to an insufficient number of lifeguards on duty.




Oil spill sighted at Repulse Bay Beach

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said today (June 24) that because of an oil spill, the red flag has been hoisted at Repulse Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island. The beach has been closed until further notice. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.




Queen Elizabeth Hospital responds to media enquiries

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     In response to media enquiries, the spokesperson of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following response today (June 24):
 
     In view of recent allegations of improper handling of patient information by front-line staff of the Accident and Emergency Department, QEH will follow up through its established complaint handling mechanism. To address public concerns, QEH has invited the Deputy Hospital Chief Executive (Operations) and Consultant of the Accident and Emergency Department, Prince of Wales Hospital, Dr Cheung Nai-kwong; the Cluster General Manager (Nursing), Kowloon East Cluster, Mr Eric Tang; and Member of the Hospital Governing Committee of QEH, Mr Yip Shiu-kwong to handle the related complaints. They will submit a report to QEH upon completion.




Lifesaving services resume at Cafeteria Old Beach

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     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has announced that the lifesaving services at Cafeteria Old Beach in Tuen Mun District resumed today (June 24). The lifesaving services at the beach were suspended earlier due to an insufficient number of lifeguards on duty.