Clarification on rumours about CE’s leave

     In respect of rumours on the Internet today (August 6) that the Information Services Department (ISD) this morning issued a press release saying that the Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, would proceed on leave for seven days starting from this Saturday, a Government spokesman stated that the information is completely untrue and the Chief Executive has no plan to take leave.

     The ISD did not issue the alleged press release this morning as mentioned in the rumours. For press releases issued by the department this morning, please visit www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201908/06.htm.