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Sick person in custody dies in public hospital

     A sick 74-year-old male person in custody at Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre died in a public hospital today (May 30).

     The person in custody suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He required continuous medical care and follow-up at the institution hospital and a public hospital. On March 18, he was sent to a public hospital for treatment due to physical discomfort. During hospitalisation, his condition deteriorated and he was certified dead at 12.42pm today.

     The case has been reported to the Police. An inquest into the death will be held by the Coroner’s Court.

     The person in custody was convicted of the offence of manslaughter and detained under a hospital order for psychiatric treatment in May 1982. read more

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CHP notified of human case of avian influenza A(H3N8) in Mainland

     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (May 30) received notification from the National Health Commission on a human case of avian influenza A(H3N8) in Hunan Province, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

     The case involves a 5-year-old boy living in Changsha, Hunan Province, who had visited a live poultry market before onset. He developed symptoms on May 9 and had recovered.
 
     So far, two human cases of avian influenza A(H3N8) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.

     “All novel influenza A infections, including H3N8, are notifiable infectious diseases in Hong Kong,” a spokesman for the CHP said.

     Travellers to the Mainland or other affected areas must avoid visiting wet markets, live poultry markets or farms. They should be alert to the presence of backyard poultry when visiting relatives and friends. They should also avoid purchasing live or freshly slaughtered poultry, and avoid touching poultry/birds or their droppings. They should strictly observe personal and hand hygiene when visiting any place with live poultry.

     Travellers returning from affected areas should consult a doctor promptly if symptoms develop, and inform the doctor of their travel history for prompt diagnosis and treatment of potential diseases. It is essential to tell the doctor if they have seen any live poultry during travel, which may imply possible exposure to contaminated environments. This will enable the doctor to assess the possibility of avian influenza and arrange necessary investigations and appropriate treatment in a timely manner.

     While local surveillance, prevention and control measures are in place, the CHP will remain vigilant and work closely with the World Health Organization and relevant health authorities to monitor the latest developments.

     The public should maintain strict personal, hand, food and environmental hygiene and take heed of the advice below when handling poultry:
 

  • Avoid touching poultry, birds, animals or their droppings;
  • When buying live chickens, do not touch them and their droppings. Do not blow at their bottoms. Wash eggs with detergent if soiled with faecal matter and cook and consume the eggs immediately. Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling chickens and eggs;
  • Eggs should be cooked well until the white and yolk become firm. Do not eat raw eggs or dip cooked food into any sauce with raw eggs. Poultry should be cooked thoroughly. If there is pinkish juice running from the cooked poultry or the middle part of its bone is still red, the poultry should be cooked again until fully done;
  • Wash hands frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, before handling food or eating, and after going to the toilet, touching public installations or equipment such as escalator handrails, elevator control panels or door knobs, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing; and
  • Wear a mask if fever or respiratory symptoms develop, when going to a hospital or clinic, or while taking care of patients with fever or respiratory symptoms.

     The public may visit the CHP’s pages for more information: the avian influenza page, the weekly Avian Influenza Report, global statistics and affected areas of avian influenza, the Facebook Page and the YouTube Channel. read more

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Chief Executive-elect receives instrument of appointment in Beijing

     The Chief Executive-elect, Mr John Lee, was received by President Xi Jinping and awarded the instrument of appointment as the sixth-term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China by Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing today (May 30).

     “I am deeply honoured by the appointment and fully aware of the great responsibility upon me. I will do my utmost to live up to the expectations of the country and the people of Hong Kong,” Mr Lee said.

     “I shall lead the sixth-term SAR Government with loyalty and perseverance to comprehensively and accurately implement the principle of ‘one country, two systems’, ‘Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong’ and a high degree of autonomy strictly in accordance with the Basic Law.

     “This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland – a testimony of the historical moment of the successful implementation of ‘one country, two systems’ with significant meaning. I will unite all sectors and lead the SAR Government and the people of Hong Kong to work together and strive for the well-being of Hong Kong and its people.

     “Together, we will build Hong Kong into a city with long-term prosperity and a caring and inclusive society,” he added.

     Tomorrow (May 31), Mr Lee will meet with the Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xia Baolong, and return to Hong Kong. read more

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