The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (February 11) that, in order to let the public relax while maintaining social distancing, 10 sports grounds will be open for jogging from 9am to 5pm during the Lunar New Year (February 12 to 14) as a special arrangement this year.
The relevant list of the sports grounds is as follows:
| District | Venue |
| Eastern | Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground* |
| Southern | Aberdeen Sports Ground |
| Wan Chai | Causeway Bay Sports Ground |
| Sham Shui Po | Sham Shui Po Sports Ground |
| Kowloon City | Perth Street Sports Ground# |
| Sai Kung | Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground (main sports ground) |
| Tsuen Wan | Shing Mun Valley Sports Ground* |
| Tuen Mun | Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground |
| Yuen Long | Yuen Long Stadium |
| North | Fanling Recreation Ground |
Remarks:
* Changing rooms and toilet facilities will be suspended
# No toilet facilities at the venue
According to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F), users are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" QR code or register their name, contact number and the date and time of the visit before being allowed to enter sports premises for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. Appeals are made to members of the public to download and install the "LeaveHomeSafe" mobile app in advance and scan the QR code with the app before entering. Members of the public who opt for registering their personal information at the scene are reminded to arrive earlier to avoid delaying their visits as longer time is required for such registration.
The spokesman for the LCSD reminded members of the public to take note of social distancing. The number of people in group gatherings should not be more than that as stipulated by the law. The public must wear a mask before and after exercise at outdoor leisure venues. Moreover, the LCSD will adopt special measures at leisure facilities. Measures include limiting the number of joggers in sports grounds and closing spectator stands. Furthermore, disinfectant carpets and alcohol-based handrub will be in place.
The LCSD will continue to monitor the latest developments of the pandemic closely and review the arrangements in a timely manner.
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