The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The Hospital Authority announced today (August 1) that in view of the issuance of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 by the Hong Kong Observatory shortly, the evening general out-patient clinics will close when Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 8 or above is issued. Out-patients are advised to make a new appointment after the cancellation of the Signal. Accident and Emergency services at public hospitals will remain normal.

Ends/Monday, August 1, 2016
Issued at HKT 19:16

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