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     A man who went missing in Ngau Tau Kok has been located.      Lee Sik-toi, aged 75, went missing after he was last seen at a shopping mall on Concorde Road on July 31 morning. His family then made a repor… read more

     Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (Toronto) (Toronto ETO), six movies are being featured at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival from July 18 to August 4 in Montreal, Canada, to showcase the vibrancy of Hong Kong’s creative industries.
 
     Speaking before the premiere screening of the “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” in Canada on August 1 (Montreal time), the Director of the Toronto ETO, Ms Emily Mo, highlighted the support and efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) in supporting Hong Kong’s movie industry and strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a bridge between East and West for international cultural exchanges.
 
     She added that the HKSARG was working closely with the industry to create more films that satisfy global audiences by financing film productions, training, and participation in international film festivals. New initiatives were also introduced to promote Hong Kong-European-Asian film collaborations.
 
     The other Hong Kong films at the Festival are: “The Avenging Eagle”, “A Chinese Ghost Story II”, “Killer Constable”, “A Legend” and “Out of the Shadow”.

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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Airport this morning (August 2) in which a man died.      At about 5.14am, a 59-year-old man reportedly collapsed when driving a medium goods vehicle (MGV) before entering a car park … read more

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (August 2) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.

     “The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities,” a spokesman for the CHP said.

     “Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system,” the spokesman explained.

     “Infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses such as heart disease or high blood pressure, outdoor/manual workers, and individuals who are overweight are more vulnerable to heat stroke. They should pay special attention,” the spokesman added.

     The public should adopt the following precautions:
 

• Wear loose and light-coloured clothing to reduce heat absorption and facilitate sweat evaporation and heat dissipation;
• Avoid vigorous exercise and prolonged activities like hiking or trekking as heat, sweating and exhaustion can place additional demands on the physique;
• Perform outdoor activities in the morning or the late afternoon, if possible;
• For indoor activities, open all windows, use a fan or use air-conditioning to maintain good ventilation;
• Do not stay inside a parked vehicle; and
• Reschedule work to cooler times of the day if feasible. If working in a hot environment is inevitable, introduce shade in the workplace where practicable. Start work slowly and pick up the pace gradually. Move to a cool area for rest at regular intervals to allow the body to recuperate.

     
     â€‹The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index is high (6 or above):
 

• Minimise direct exposure of the skin and the eyes to sunlight;
• Wear long-sleeved and loose-fitting clothes;
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella;
• Seek a shaded area or put on UV-blocking sunglasses;
• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 15, preferably higher. Reapply every two hours if you stay out in the sun, and after swimming, sweating or towelling off; and
• While using DEET-containing insect repellents for personal protection against mosquito-borne diseases, apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.

    
     â€‹If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.
     
     â€‹The public may obtain more information from the DH’s Health Education Infoline (2833 0111), heat stroke page and UV radiation page; the HKO’s Dial-a-Weather (1878 200), latest weather report and forecast, UV Index and weather information for hiking and mountaineering; and press releases of the Labour Department on precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. read more