The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, today (July 22) attended the Strategy Consultation Conference on Building a Leading Country in Education (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) co-organised by the Ministry of Education and the Guangdong Provincial Government in Guangzhou. In addition, Dr Choi called on officials of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province, visited the Guangzhou Experiential School of Labor and Technology for Secondary School Students, and met Hong Kong students joining a Mainland study tour on the subject of Citizenship and Social Development (CS) yesterday (July 21).

     The Strategy Consultation Conference on Building a Leading Country in Education (Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area) focused on the implementation pathway for building a leading country in education and meeting challenges arising from the technology revolution's new global wave. Dr Choi said that she was pleased to exchange views with other participating leaders on major topics such as nurturing innovative talent and scientific research. She pointed out that the Education Bureau would continue to devote resources to step up the promotion of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education, and along with the broad direction of invigorating the country through science and education, strengthen the cultivation of local innovation and technology talent.

     Yesterday, Dr Choi met Hong Kong students joining a CS Mainland study tour in Guangzhou. She encouraged them to cherish the learning opportunity to deepen their understanding of the latest situation and development of the country, and enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese culture and national achievements.

     Dr Choi then visited the Guangzhou Experiential School of Labor and Technology for Secondary School Students to meet the school representatives and tour the facilities. She learned about the school's educational programmes in a number of areas including technology, life safety, the rule of law and the environment. She said that as an activity base in Guangzhou for students' comprehensive practice, the school provides experiential learning programmes that are suitable for secondary school students in Hong Kong.

     On the same day, Dr Choi called on representatives of the Department of Education of Guangdong Province to exchange ideas on education issues of mutual concern.

     Dr Choi concluded the visit and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.

        

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesman for the Kwai Chung Hospital (KCH) made the following announcement today (July 22):

     Ten patients (aged 19 to 73) in a male ward of Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit of the KCH have presented with symptoms of fever and cough since July 20. 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 and visiting to the ward concerned have been suspended. Infection control measures have already been enhanced. The hospital will continue to closely monitor the conditions of the patients in the ward concerned.

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

     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.