The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Housing Authority:
 
     The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) announced today (March 27) that, in response to the latest situation of the pandemic, for the sake of maintaining social distancing, the HA will close its outdoor sports/recreational facilities starting from 6pm tomorrow (March 28) until further notice. 
      
     The closure will apply to all ball courts, table tennis tables, children's playgrounds and fitness equipment for the elderly.
      
     Reservations for using these facilities after 6pm tomorrow will be cancelled while new bookings will be suspended.
      
     Moreover, all indoor sports/recreational facilities within public housing estates that have been closed earlier will remain closed until further notice.
      
     The HA will closely monitor the situation and review the above arrangements in a timely manner.

Ends/Friday, March 27, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:00

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