Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations: Yellow fire danger warning The fire danger situation today (February 5) is yellow and the risk of fire is high. People are urged to prevent fires breaking out and hik… read more
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force yesterday (February 4) charged a 75-year-old man, with one count of “attempting to do or making any preparation to do an act or acts with seditious inten… read more
The National Security Department of the Hong Kong Police Force yesterday (February 4) charged a 75-year-old man, with one count of “attempting to do or making any preparation to do an act or acts with seditious intention” under Section 10 of the Crimes Ordinance.
The case will be mentioned at the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts this morning (February 5). read more
The Government announced today (February 5) that in order to fight the coronavirus epidemic, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) and the Drainage Services Department in collaboration with the cross-disciplinary team o… read more
The Fire Services Department (FSD) today (February 4) said that an acting senior fireman serving at Mong Kok Fire Station has been tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19 when undergoing testing on a voluntary basis. The FSD has been following up on the case with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health and waiting for further instruction from the CHP.
The senior fireman last performed duties on February 3. He did not have close or high risk contact with the members of the public while at work. He wore masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work. The FSD has arranged thorough cleaning and disinfection at the premises concerned and in the vicinity in accordance with the CHP’s advice and maintained close liaison with the CHP in taking appropriate follow-up actions.
The FSD has made arrangement on staff deployment to ensure that relevant services are not affected.
The FSD has been strictly implementing disease prevention measures during the epidemic. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell. read more