(Fighting against New Coronary Pneumonia) Many public facilities in Hong Kong are closed
China News Agency, Hong Kong, July 14 In response to the local epidemic rebound, the Hong Kong SAR Government announced on the 14th that it will close the recreational and cultural venues/facilities reopened earlier on 15th, until further notice, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department ( (AFCD) Public facilities such as wetland parks, as well as 163 barbecues and 41 camping sites in country parks are also closed.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced on the evening of the 13th that in response to the latest situation of the epidemic, in order to reduce social contact, all recreational and cultural venues/facilities reopened earlier, including public libraries, will be closed from the 15th. And study rooms, museums, performance venues, etc. until further notice; at the same time, all recreational, sports and cultural activities in July will be cancelled.
The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) announced on the 14th that outdoor and indoor sports and public facilities in public housing estates under the HA will be closed on the 15th, and all venue applications will be cancelled until further notice.
On the same day, AFCD announced that it will suspend the opening of public facilities under its jurisdiction from the 15th, including Hong Kong Wetland Park, 8 Country Park Visitors/Education Centers, 7 Hong Kong Geopark Visitor Centers, and the Endangered Species Resource Center at Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices. . At the same time, all school and public events will be cancelled until further notice.
A spokesman for the AFCD pointed out that the 163 barbecue sites and 41 camping sites in the country parks managed by the AFCD are also closed from the 15th. No one is allowed to conduct barbecue and camping activities in the country parks. The Department will send additional personnel to patrol the relevant locations. If any violations are found, it will take appropriate follow-up actions. (Finish)