Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: ********************************************************* Tender date : February 4, 2019 Paper on offer : EF Bills Issu… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: ********************************************************* Tender date : February 4, 2019 Paper on offer : EF Bills Issu… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Housing Authority: Rents for 7 626 flats, tentatively scheduled for completion between March and June 2019, in 11 non-standard blocks at four Hong Kong Housing Authori… read more
The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) wishes to alert members of the public to a press release issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limit… read more
Police today (February 4) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Mong Kok. Tse Kin-sun, Richard, aged 82, went missing after he was last seen at a restaurant on… read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (February 4) reported the latest number of cases of Legionnaires’ disease (LD), and stressed the importance of using and maintaining properly designed man-made water systems, and that susceptible groups should strictly observe relevant precautions.
From January 27 to February 2, one community-acquired LD case was reported. The male patient, aged 55 with underlying illnesses, lives in Parker’s Court, 62-64 Fort Street, North Point, and has passed away.
“Epidemiological investigations are ongoing to identify potential sources of infection, high-risk exposure and clusters, if any,” a spokesman for the CHP said.
As of February 2, two LD cases had been reported in 2019. In 2018 and 2017, there were 105 and 72 cases respectively.
“Men, people aged over 50, smokers, alcoholics and persons with weakened immunity are more susceptible to LD. Some situations may also increase the risk of infection, including poor maintenance of water systems leading to stagnant water; living in areas with old water systems, cooling towers or fountains; using electric water heaters, whirlpools and spas or hot water spring spas; and recent stays in hotels or vessels,” the spokesman said.
Legionellae are found in various environmental settings and grow well in warm water (20 to 45 degrees Celsius). They can be found in aqueous environments such as water tanks, hot and cold water systems, cooling towers, whirlpools and spas, water fountains and home apparatus which support breathing. People may get infected when they breathe in contaminated droplets (aerosols) and mist generated by artificial water systems, or when handling garden soil, compost and potting mixes.
Immunocompromised persons should: