The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     Regarding an incident of vandalism causing damages to a general outpatient clinic, the Hospital Authority (HA) issued the following statement today (March 1):

     The abovementioned incident has caused damages to the South Kwai Chung Jockey Club General Outpatient Clinic in Kwai Shing Circuit, Kwai Chung early this morning. The HA spokesperson seriously condemned the repeated malicious behaviours damaging general outpatient clinics, which threatens the safety of healthcare staff and patients.

     The spokesperson said that damaging medical facilities would affect the operations and compromise patient safety.

     The HA urges the stoppage of acts of vandalism, and has referred the incident to the Police as well as stepping up the security of the clinic.

Ends/Sunday, March 1, 2020
Issued at HKT 11:20

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