The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesman today (April 28) announced that 14 public holiday general out-patient clinics (GOPCs) will provide services on Labour Day (May 1) public holiday (see table below). Patients can make appointments of the next 24 hours through the telephone appointment system, or the "Book GOPC" function in the "HA Go" mobile application.
The Chairperson of the HA Coordinating Committee in Family Medicine, Dr Maria Leung, said that, "The influenza activity is on a high level recently. We also notice in the GOPCs that there are many patients suffering from influenza and COVID-19 while a number of children infected with influenza have more severe symptoms recently and their conditions tend to deteriorate quickly."
The HA will closely monitor the medical needs of the patients concerned, and provide suitable treatments. Meanwhile, the HA appeals to members of the public who have not received seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) to receive vaccination as soon as possible. Parents, in particular, should arrange vaccination for their children promptly, stay alert to their health condition and seek medical consultation in a timely manner when necessary. SIV is the most effective protection. If they are infected with influenza, the vaccination can reduce the risk of severe disease and death.
Dr Leung reminded members of the public that they should stay vigilant to personal and environmental hygiene during the public holiday, to avoid spreading diseases. People who develop respiratory symptoms should wear masks and seek medical advice promptly. Apart from GOPCs of the HA, patients may also consider attending consultation by private family doctors. To choose a suitable family doctor and related clinic service, the public can browse the Primary Care Directory of the Health Bureau at www.pcdirectory.gov.hk.
GOPC service arrangements on Labour Day (May 1)：
| Region | List of GOPCs | Address | Telephone number for booking | General enquiries |
| Hong Kong Island | Aberdeen Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen | 3543 5011 | 2555 0381 |
| Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 1/F, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan | 3157 0077 | 2560 0211 | |
| Violet Peel General Out-patient Clinic | LG, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen's Road East, Wanchai | 3157 0000 | 3553 3116 | |
| Kowloon | Kwun Tong Community Health Centre | UG/F, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong | 3157 0687 | 2389 0331 |
| Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, Out-patient Block, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, 118 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin | 3157 0118 | 2354 2267 | |
| Robert Black General Out-patient Clinic | 600 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong | 3157 0113 | 2383 3311 | |
| Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 1/F, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei | 3157 0880 | 2272 2400 | |
| New Territories | Lady Trench General Out-patient Clinic | 213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan | 3157 0107 | 2614 4789 |
| Lek Yuen General Out-patient Clinic | G/F, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin | 3157 0972 | 2692 8730 | |
| Shek Wu Hui Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | G/F, 108-130 Jockey Club Road, Shek Wu Hui, Sheung Shui | 3157 0965 | 2670 0211 | |
| Tai Po Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | G/F, 37 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po | 3157 0906 | 2664 2039 | |
| Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) General Out-patient Clinic | G/F, 28 Po Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O | 3157 0660 | 2191 1083 | |
| Tuen Mun Clinic | 11 Tsing Yin Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun | 3543 0886 | 2452 9111 | |
| Yuen Long Jockey Club Health Centre | 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long | 3543 5007 | 2443 8511 |
Service hours:
9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
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