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     In view of the latest developments of the epidemic, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer announced today (February 4) that starting from tomorrow (February 5), the "iAM Smart" mobile regist… read more

     The effective exchange rate index for the Hong Kong dollar on Friday, February 4, 2022 is 95.2 (down 0.4 against Monday’s index). read more

     The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced today (February 4) that in view of notifications from the General Veterinary Inspectorate of Poland and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food an… read more

     The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (February 4) released the latest grading of water quality for four gazetted beaches that are open all year round for swimming (see Note).       
   
     Four beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1).
 
Grade 1 beaches are:           

Clear Water Bay Second Beach	Golden Beach
Deep Water Bay Beach	Silverstrand Beach

 
     Under the present grading system, beaches are classified into four grades, namely Good (Grade 1), Fair (Grade 2), Poor (Grade 3) and Very Poor (Grade 4), according to the level of E. coli in the water. Grades are calculated on the basis of the geometric mean of the E. coli counts on the five most recent sampling occasions.
 
     A summary of beach grades is published weekly before the weekend. The latest beach grades based on the most current data may be obtained from the EPD’s website on Beach Water Quality (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/beach) or the beach hotline, 2511 6666.
 
Note: In view of the latest situation of COVID-19, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has announced that lifeguard services at these beaches are temporarily suspended. read more

     â€‹To align with the Government’s latest anti-epidemic measures, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (February 4) that counter services at the 18 Districts Leisure Services Offices (DLSOs), including the enrolment arrangements of recreation and sports programmes and receiving application forms for the One-off Grant to Registered Sports Coaches under the Anti-epidemic Fund, will be suspended starting from today until further notice.

     During the suspension period, enrolment of programmes will continue via Leisure Link e-Services or by post.

     Hirers/organisations/applicants may submit booking applications for land-based recreation and sports facilities, refund applications in relation to the closure of leisure facilities or applications for the One-off Grant to Registered Sports Coaches by post or make use of drop-in boxes located at the 18 DLSOs. read more