Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Western District this afternoon (July 22), in which a 41-year-old man died.

     At about 1.03pm, a tram driven by a 35-year-old man was travelling along Des Voeux Road Central westbound. When approaching a tram station on 212 Des Voeux Road Central, it reportedly knocked down the 41-year-old man who was walking along the edge of the station platform.

     The man was trapped under the tram and rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, the man was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 2.12pm.

     The tram driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He is being detained for enquiries.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6849 or 3660 6800.
      
     Police strongly condemn the irresponsible driving behavior of the driver. It not only jeopardises the safety of other road users and threatens ones’ personal safety, but is also the actual cause of serious traffic accidents. Police do not tolerate such acts and will take resolute enforcement action.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Siu Lam Hospital made the following announcement today (July 22):

     Four patients (aged 55 to 70) in a female ward for severe intellectual disability have presented with respiratory symptoms since July 17. Appropriate viral tests had been arranged for the patients and their test results were positive to Influenza A. The patients concerned are being treated under isolation and are in stable condition.

     Admission to the ward has been suspended and restricted visiting has been imposed. Infection control measures have already been stepped up according to established guidelines. All other patients in the ward are under close surveillance.

     The cases have been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and the Centre for Health Protection for necessary follow up.

     â€‹The Home Affairs Department will continue to open 18 community halls/community centres as temporary heat shelters today (July 22).
 
     The temporary heat shelters will remain open for people to take refuge from the heat when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force. From 10.30pm to 8am the next day, the temporary heat shelters will also provide bedding and a sleeping place for people in need. The shelters are manned by duty attendants.
 
     For further information, please call the department's hotline before midnight on 2572 8427.
 
     The heat shelters are located at:
 
Hong Kong Island:
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Central and Western –
Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall
3/F, Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun

Eastern –
Causeway Bay Community Centre
3/F, 7 Fook Yum Road, Causeway Bay
 
Southern –
Wah Kwai Community Centre
Wah Kwai Estate, Kellett Bay
 
Wan Chai –
Wan Chai Activities Centre
LG/F, Wan Chai Market, 258 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai
 
Kowloon Districts:
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Kowloon City –
Hung Hom Community Hall
1/F, Kowloon City Government Offices
42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom
 
Kwun Tong –
Lam Tin (West) Estate Community Centre
71 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin
 
Sham Shui Po –
Nam Cheong District Community Centre
1 Cheong San Lane, Sham Shui Po 

Wong Tai Sin –
Tsz Wan Shan (South) Estate Community Centre
45 Wan Wah Street, Tsz Wan Shan
 
Yau Tsim Mong –
Henry G Leong Yaumatei Community Centre
60 Public Square Street, Yau Ma Tei
 
New Territories Districts:
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Islands –
Tung Chung Community Hall
G/F, Tung Chung Municipal Services Building, 39 Man Tung Road, Tung Chung
 
Kwai Tsing –
Kwai Shing Community Hall
Podium, Block 6, Kwai Shing West Estate, Kwai Chung
 
North –
Cheung Wah Community Hall
Cheung Wah Estate, Fanling
 
Sai Kung –
Hang Hau Community Hall
G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O
 
Sha Tin –
Lung Hang Estate Community Centre
Lung Hang Estate, Sha Tin
 
Tai Po –
Tai Po Community Centre
2 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po
 
Tsuen Wan –
Lei Muk Shue Community Hall
G/F, Hong Shue House, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen Wan
 
Tuen Mun –
Butterfly Bay Community Centre
Butterfly Estate (near Tip Sum House), Tuen Mun
 
Yuen Long –
Long Ping Community Hall
Long Ping Estate, Yuen Long

     In addition to the above heat shelters, a number of community halls/community centres can also be used for taking refuge from the heat during their operating hours. For their address details, please browse the following document: www.had.gov.hk/file_manager/en/documents/public_services/emergency_services/List_CH_CC_Day_E.pdf.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) held the Greening School Project Award prize presentation ceremony at the Kowloon Park Sports Centre today (July 22) to present awards to 37 schools for their meritorious green school projects and contributions to environmental greening. Meanwhile, a horticultural education exhibition, "Let's learn about edible plants", is being held by the LCSD today and tomorrow (July 22 and 23) at the Arcade and the Green Education and Resource Centre of Kowloon Park. Admission is free.
 
     The LCSD is committed to promoting greening. To cultivate students' interest in horticulture, enhance their related knowledge and beautify the school environment, the department's Greening School Subsidy Scheme provides subsidies to schools every year to organise more greening activities and encourage students to plant more trees and shrubs on campuses. Targets of the subsidy scheme are kindergartens, primary, secondary and special schools in the territory. Under the scheme, the Greening School Project Award will also be presented to acknowledge schools' achievements in campus greening.
 
     Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony, the Chief Leisure Manager (Green Campaign) of the LCSD, Ms Tina Tai, said that the Greening School Subsidy Scheme is one of the educational and community involvement activities under the Green Hong Kong Campaign. The scheme has been well received, with the number of participating schools increasing from over 300 in the first year to about 900 this year. The standard of green projects has also been climbing. It was also encouraging to see that both teachers and students had worked very hard to make their schools' environments greener and more beautiful, and that a variety of environmentally friendly elements had been incorporated into the projects which help strengthen students' awareness of environmental protection.
 
     Ms Tai added that both the greening school project and the horticultural education exhibition were major activities of the Green Hong Kong Campaign. The exhibition is being held today and tomorrow from 10am to 5pm. Members of the public can learn more about edible plants through descriptive display panels. Other activities for people of all ages include thematic talks (conducted in Cantonese), potted plant activities, guided tours, game stalls and workshops.
 
     The Greening School Project Award was presented in eight categories. The champions are as follows:
 
1) Large Garden Plot Project (Secondary School Section):
South Tuen Mun Government Secondary School
 
2) Large Garden Plot Project (Primary School Section):
ELCHK Lutheran Academy (Primary Section)
 
3) Small Garden Plot Project (Secondary School Section):
Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School
 
4) Small Garden Plot Project (Primary School Section):
SKH St Andrew's Primary School
 
5) Garden Plot Project (Kindergarten Section):
St Mark's Church Bradbury Kindergarten
 
6) Tree Planting Project:
Shek Lei Catholic Primary School
 
7) Horticultural Maintenance:
Ta Ku Ling Ling Ying Public School
 
8) Best Green Concept:
Little Buds Kindergarten
 
     The list of other winners of the Greening School Project Award is available on the LCSD webpage www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/green/education/greeningschool/2022schoolawardlist.html.
 
     Other officiating guests attending the ceremony included the non-official member of the Community Involvement Committee on Greening of the Development Bureau, Dr Angie Ng; Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects Mr Tak Wong; and the Chief School Development Officer (North District) of the Education Bureau, Ms Katherine Wu.

                            

     â€‹As the Heat Stress at Work Warning is now in effect, the Labour Department (LD) reminds employers and employees to take appropriate measures during the effective period of the warning to prevent heat stroke when working in hot weather or hot environments.
      
     Employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face high levels of heat stress and are at a relatively higher risk of heat stroke. Employers should assess the risk factors of heat stress for employees at work and, based on the identified risk factors, take necessary preventive and control measures, including rescheduling work periods, setting up shading covers, providing ventilation and heat dissipation equipment, and reminding employees to replenish water and rest in a timely manner.
      
     The Heat Stress at Work Warning is formulated by the LD based on the Hong Kong Heat Index. There are three levels of the warning: Amber, Red and Black, which help employers and employees better understand the level of heat stress while working outdoors or indoors without air-conditioning systems.
      
     A spokesman for the LD said that when the department issues the Heat Stress at Work Warning, employers must refer to the criteria and recommendations provided in the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work" to conduct risk assessments, according to the workloads and other relevant heat stress risk factors, for employees who work outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor workplaces. Appropriate rest breaks should be arranged every hour, as far as reasonably practicable, based on various levels of the Heat Stress at Work Warning, to reduce employees' risk of heat stroke.
      
     Employees must also follow instructions to rest on time. Whenever there are any symptoms of heat-related illnesses, such as headache, dizziness, thirst, and nausea, they should rest in a cool and shady place, drink water, and inform employers/supervisors to take appropriate action immediately.
      
     The LD issued the "Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work", detailing the various risk factors that should be considered when conducting heat stress risk assessments and recommending corresponding control measures for identified risk factors for employers' and employees' reference. For the Heat Stress at Work Warning and related guidelines, please refer to the department's thematic webpage: www.labour.gov.hk/eng/news/prevention_of_heat_stroke_at_work.htm.