Government raises Outbound Travel Alert for Lebanon to black
In view of the latest developments in Lebanon, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (September 30) raised the Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for Lebanon to black.
A Government spokesman said, "The black OTA signifies severe threat. Due to the highly unpredictable security situation in Lebanon, the HKSAR Government advises Hong Kong residents to avoid all travel to Lebanon. Those already there should attend to personal safety and leave or relocate to relatively safe regions immediately."
The Security Bureau will continue to closely monitor the situation there. Any updates will be issued through the media, the Bureau's mobile app and the OTA webpage (www.sb.gov.hk/eng/ota).
Hong Kong residents in Lebanon should attend to personal safety and pay attention to announcements made by local authorities and the Chinese Embassy there. Hong Kong residents there who need assistance may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department (ImmD) at (852) 1868, call the 1868 hotline using network data or use the 1868 Chatbot via the Immigration Department Mobile Application, send message to the 1868 WhatsApp assistance hotline, send message to the 1868 WeChat assistance hotline or submit the Online Assistance Request Form, or contact the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon at its consular protection hotline: (961) 3866468.
Hong Kong residents are encouraged to use the online Registration of Outbound Travel Information service (www.gov.hk/roti) of the ImmD to register their contact details and itinerary when outside Hong Kong. The information provided allows the ImmD to disseminate practical information to them through appropriate means, including SMS on mobile phones, in a timely manner when necessary.
Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) held a flag-raising ceremony in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China today (October 1).
The ceremony was held at the Hospital Authority Building at 10.30am. The national flag was hoisted along with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) flag to a rendition of the national anthem. Participants expressed their wishes for the prosperity, stability and peace of the motherland.
About 170 guests attended the ceremony, including the Director-General, the Coordination Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Zhu Wen; the Permanent Secretary for Health, Mr Thomas Chan; the Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam; the Chairman of the HA, Mr Henry Fan; the Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko; members of the HA Board and Hospital Governing Committees, as well as senior executives of HA Head Office, clusters and hospitals.
Mr Fan said, "This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. We are profoundly proud of the remarkable development and world-renowned achievements of the motherland throughout the years. With the unique strengths under 'one country, two systems', Hong Kong has maintained its prosperity, stability and development. As the major public healthcare service provider in Hong Kong, the HA will continue to fully support the HKSAR Government's administration and is committed to safeguarding the health of the community. The HA will also continue to enhance co-operation and exchanges with relevant professional institutions in different cities on the Mainland to deepen collaboration in the healthcare and medical field, and to jointly promote the development of medical services."
Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hospital Authority holds flag-raising ceremony to celebrate 75th anniversary of founding of People's Republic of China Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
