EDB to adjust public services

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     In view of the latest situation of COVID-19 infection, all Regional Education Offices and the Joint Office for Kindergartens and Child Care Centres under the Education Bureau (EDB) will provide only essential, emergency and limited basic public services starting tomorrow (March 23).

     A spokesman for the EDB today (March 22) reminded members of the public who need these services to call the service units concerned in advance.

     As for appointments already made for hearing services at the Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre and related emergency services, the services will be provided as scheduled. The EDB will also contact the parents concerned and make necessary arrangements based on the situation of individual cases.

     The School Places Allocation Section will continue to provide hotline services to handle enquiries and other limited services by appointment.

     The following public facilities of the EDB will remain closed to the public temporarily until further notice:

1. Hong Kong Teachers' Centre, Special Education Resource Centre, Central Resources Centre and Young Achievers' Gallery located at Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre;
2. Arts and Technology Education Centre (including STEM Education Centre);
3. School Places Allocation Section; and
4. Qualifications Framework Secretariat.

Ends/Sunday, March 22, 2020
Issued at HKT 12:00

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