In view of the latest situation of COVID-19, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) announced today (July 19) its latest service arrangements between tomorrow (July 20) and July 26. The details are listed below.

     The Home Affairs Enquiry Centres in 18 districts and HAD's Estate Beneficiaries Support Unit (EBSU) will be temporarily closed. EBSU's hotline (2835 1535) will operate from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.

     The Office of the Licensing Authority will be temporarily closed. Any licensing application in connection with hotel, guesthouse and other premises as well as entertainment can be submitted by post or using e-submission. Application forms and submission details can be found on the webpage of the Office of the Licensing Authority: www.hadla.gov.hk.

     All community halls and community centres, except when being used as temporary night heat shelters, remain closed.

     ​HAD's hotlines for persons under home quarantine will continue to operate from 9am to 8pm daily. For other enquiries, please call HAD's enquiry hotline at 2835 2500 between 9am and 5pm from Monday to Friday.

Ends/Sunday, July 19, 2020
Issued at HKT 20:33

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