HAD service arrangement

     To reduce the risk of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) announced today (January 29) that from 5pm today to February 2, in addition to the Sham Shui Po Home Affairs Enquiry Centre which has been closed earlier for maintenance works, the Home Affairs Enquiry Centres in the other 17 districts will also be temporarily closed. The operation of HAD's Estate Beneficiaries Support Unit will be temporarily suspended.

     The 18 temporary cold shelters will remain open when the cold weather warning is in force. The HAD's enquiry hotline at 2835 2500 will continue to be in operation between 9am and 7pm on January 30 and 31.