The Central Tender Board and the Public Works Tender Board announce that the closing time for tenders to be received through the Government Secretariat Tender Box or the Public Works Tender Box at noon today (September 1) has been extended to noon on September 4 (Monday) due to tropical cyclone.

          As the Gale or Storm Signal No.8 is now in force, the flag-raising ceremony to be conducted at Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai at 8am today (September 1) will be cancelled.

          If the Gale or Storm Signal No.8 is cancelled and weather conditions permit by then, the flag-raising ceremony may be resumed without further notice.

Attention duty announcers of radio and television stations:

Please broadcast the following message as soon as possible and repeat it at suitable intervals:

     The Department of Health (DH) today (September 1) announced that, as the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is now in force, all DH clinics are closed, except for methadone clinics which will be open during normal operating hours. Those receiving methadone treatment can attend methadone clinics for their daily dose.

     The public is advised to pay attention to radio and television announcements.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

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     The Government today (September 1) announced that, as the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is now in force, the Children Community Vaccination Centre (CCVC) and Private Clinic COVID-19 Vaccination Stations (PCVSs) under the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme will remain closed and their vaccination service will be suspended.

     If the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 is cancelled before 1pm, the CCVC and PCVSs will reopen and resume vaccination services two hours after the cancellation and they will operate until the normal closing time.

     Affected persons can make a new vaccination appointment through the booking system on the website of the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme (booking.covidvaccine.gov.hk) from the next day of the original booking.

     The Home Vaccination Service scheduled has also been cancelled in view of the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal. The relevant medical organisations will contact affected persons for updated vaccination arrangements.

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     The Environmental Protection Department announced today (September 1) that due to typhoon, the South East New Territories Landfill at Tseung Kwan O is now closed until further notice.