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 on 9 Chun Wan Road. The MGV allegedly lost control and rammed into a kerb.

     Sustaining no superficial injury, the man was rushed to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.05am.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346.

     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.

Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

     The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the Very Hot Weather Warning.

     To prevent heat stroke, avoid prolonged activities outdoors.

     If engaged in outdoor work or activities, wear a wide-brimmed hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting clothes. Stay in shaded areas as much as possible.

     Drink plenty of water, and avoid beverages containing caffeine or alcohol.

     If you feel sick, consult a doctor right away.

     â€‹The Environmental Protection Department has not received the formal notice of the judicial review application. The department will study the content of the application in detail and handle the judicial review application in strict accordance with statutory procedures. It would be inappropriate for the department to make further comments at this stage.

     The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, today (August 1) met with over 40 university students participating in the Administrative Service Summer Internship Programme to hear them share their experiences gained from the internship, and encouraged them to apply for the Administrative Officer (AO) post.
 
     Mrs Yeung said, "I strongly encourage young aspiring people who are committed to serving the community to actively consider joining the civil service. Whether you are graduating from the university next year or in 2026, if you plan to join the Government after graduation, now is the time to learn more about the employment and development opportunities offered by the Government. It is encouraging to note that this round of Internship Programme has attracted a record high number of applications from a total of 303 students from local, Mainland and overseas universities.
 
     "Opportunity favours the prepared. In the past five years, roughly one in every four newly recruited AOs were participants of the Administrative Service Internship Programme. The newly recruited AOs this year also include two Year 3 students from local universities who enrolled in the summer and winter cohorts of the Internship Programme last year and are now among the first batch of candidates recommended for 'advanced conditional offers'. I look forward to having internship participants becoming AOs in the near future to serve the public and contribute to our country and Hong Kong with their strengths."

     AOs play a pivotal role in the Government and are responsible for the formulation of government policies, co-ordination and monitoring of the implementation of various programmes, and management of the use of public resources. The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) organises the Administrative Service Internship Programme every summer and winter, offering students who wish to pursue an AO career an opportunity to work with serving AOs for around eight weeks, thereby gaining practical experience of government work at an early stage to facilitate future planning. The Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Clement Leung, and Deputy Secretary for the Civil Service Ms Eureka Cheung also joined the sharing session with the interns and listened to their internship experiences.
 
     Mr Boey Lam, who is pursuing a double degree in Psychology and Public Administration at a local university, is one of the interns and has been posted to the division on mental health and healthcare manpower under the Health Bureau. Sharing his experience, Mr Lam said that during the internship, he had the opportunity to study overseas experience in promoting mental health awareness, assist in the preparation of policy papers and witness the passage of the Nurses Registration (Amendment) Bill 2023 at the Legislative Council. He found the experience most invaluable and appreciated in particular the need for public policy formulation to take into account different perspectives and balance the interests of stakeholders.
 
     Miss Naomi Lai, who is studying International Politics at a Mainland university, has a placement at the Narcotics Division of the Security Bureau, taking part in anti-drug prevention and promotion work. She assisted in the organisation of an anti-drug summit in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the promotion of anti-drug messages to youth at the Hong Kong Book Fair and the Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong. Through the experience, she learnt about the importance for the public service to be agile, innovative and collaborative having regard to stakeholder interests.
 
     A new round of the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) and the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (degree/professional grades) is now open for application, while the recruitment exercises for the posts of Administrative Officer, Executive Officer II, Assistant Trade Officer II and Transport Officer II will begin in September. Prospective applicants for these posts should apply on-line before the deadline of 5pm on next Friday (August 9) for taking the CRE and the BLNST in order to attain the requisite results. For details, please refer to the CSB’s website (www.csb.gov.hk/eng/cre.html).