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The health and quarantine authorities of Hong Kong and Shenzhen have been simultaneously implemented health declaration measure today (May 2).
A spokesman for the Department of Health said all incoming travellers via the Lo Wu Boundary Control Point would be required to submit a completed Hong Kong ˇV Shenzhen Entry/Exit Health Declaration Form after 8pm today.
"The new quarantine measure, to be implemented at other control points at a later stage, is aimed at further reduce the risk of the spread of human swine influenza," the spokesman said.
"Declaration forms will be collected before travellers go through the immigration control points." he said.
ˇ§They are advised to complete the form before arriving at the arrival hall so that form collection and immigration clearance procedures can be smoothly conducted.
"This will help reduce congestion and will enable travellers to complete immigration procedures quickly.
"Because of the new measures, the waiting time for the passengers and processing time by the control officers may take longer. We appeal to all travellers for their understanding and patience while travelling through the control points," the spokesman added.
Ends/Saturday, May 2, 2009
Issued at HKT 21:59
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