Government removes amber outbound travel alert for Russia and South Africa
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     The HKSAR Government today (July 16) removed the amber outbound travel alert (OTA) for Russia and South Africa.

     A Government spokesman said, "We constantly review the situation of the countries covered by the OTA system and make corresponding adjustments to the OTA level."

     Residents can obtain the latest OTA information on the Security Bureau's OTA webpage, www.sb.gov.hk/eng/ota .

     Residents who need assistance while outside Hong Kong may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Immigration Department at (852) 1868.

Ends/Friday, July 16, 2010
Issued at HKT 17:20

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