CHP reminds public on precautions against heat stroke during very hot weather

Public urged to take precautions against heat stroke and sunburn during very hot weather

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (July 2) reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take heed of necessary measures against heat stroke and sunburn in very hot weather.

"The public should carry and drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration while engaging in outdoor activities," a spokesman for the CHP said.

"Those engaged in strenuous outdoor activities should avoid beverages containing caffeine, such as coffee and tea, as well as alcohol, as they speed up water loss through the urinary system," the spokesman explained.

"Infants and children, the elderly, pregnant women, those with chronic illnesses such as heart disease or high blood pressure, outdoor/manual workers, and individuals who are overweight are more vulnerable to heat stroke. They should pay special attention," the spokesman added.

The public should adopt the following precautions:

The public should also note the latest and the forecast Ultraviolet (UV) Index released by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO). When the UV Index is high (6 or above):

If symptoms develop, such as dizziness, headache, nausea, shortness of breath or confusion, rest and seek help immediately, and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

The public may obtain more information from the DH's Health Education Infoline (2833 0111),heat strokepage andUV radiationpage; the HKO's Dial-a-Weather (1878 200),latestweather report and forecast,UV Indexand weather information forhiking and mountaineering; andpress releasesof the Labour Departmenton precautions against heat stroke for outdoor workers and their employers when the Very Hot Weather Warning is in force.

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Teenage boy dies in fatal traffic accident in tsing yi after being struck by taxi driver, police investigation underway.

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tsing Yi today (July 3) in which a boy died.

At 1.18am, a taxi driven by a 69-year-old man was travelling along Kwai Tsing Road towards Tsing Yi. Upon approaching Tsing Yi South Bridge, it reportedly knocked down a 17-year-old boy who was riding a bicycle on the same lane.

Sustaining head injuries, the boy was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state and certified dead at 9pm.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1346.