General out-patient clinic services during Christmas holidays
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The Hospital Authority (HA) today (December 23) announced that in view of the epidemic of COVID-19 and the winter service surge, the general out-patient clinic (GOPC) services will be enhanced during the Christmas holidays. The consultation quota will be increased by around 900 during the Christmas holidays. Furthermore, two additional GOPCs will provide services during the long holidays, i.e. 16 clinics in total (see table below) will remain open to address the service needs of the public.
The HA Chief Infection Control Officer, Dr Raymond Lai reminded the public to continue to stay vigilant during festive celebrations. They should maintain personal and environmental hygiene to prevent infection and spreading the virus in the community.
"Current data show that Omicron variant is much more contagious than Delta variant. There are a lot of people returning to Hong Kong from overseas for the Christmas and New Year holidays. To minimise the risk of infection, people should avoid mass gathering activities and maintain personal hygiene, including masking and frequent hand-washing. Members of the public should also seek medical advice early for respiratory symptoms."
"Amid the growing threat of the Omicron surge, vaccination is still the most effective means of outbreak control. Members of the public who have not yet vaccinated should grasp the opportunity for vaccination as soon as possible. Vaccinated people should consider taking a booster dose at appropriate time to reduce the risk of infection or developing severe symptoms if infected."
Members of the public are welcome to browse the designated website www.ha.org.hk/goto/wintersurge/en and "Service Surge Online" in the "HA Go" mobile application for key service statistics, Accidental and Emergency Department waiting times and medical consultation information. In addition, members of the public can obtain specimen collection packs for COVID-19 tests during the holiday or submit specimens at eleven GOPCs (see table below) within the specified time. The public can also obtain specimen collection packs at the selected MTR stations. For details, please visit the website: www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/early-testing.html .
General out-patient clinic services during Christmas holidays (December 25 - 27)
| District | Name of clinic | Telephone number for booking | General enquiry |
| Hong Kong Island | Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic* | 3157 0077 | 2560 0211 |
| Violet Peel General Out-patient Clinic* | 3157 0000 | 3553 3116 | |
| Aberdeen Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic* | 3543 5011 | 2555 0381 | |
| Kennedy Town Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic *# | 3543 5088 | 2817 3215 | |
| Kowloon | Kwun Tong Community Health Centre | 3157 0687 | 2389 0331 |
| Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic |
3157 0118 | 2354 2267 | |
| Robert Black General Out-patient Clinic* | 3157 0113 | 2383 3311 | |
| Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0880 | 2272 2400 | |
| New Territories | Lady Trench General Out-patient Clinic | 3157 0107 | 2614 4789 |
| Yuen Chau Kok General Out-patient Clinic (Service of Lek Yuen GOPC is temporarily relocated to Yuen Chau Kok GOPC due to clinic renovation.) |
3157 0995 | 2647 3383 | |
| Shek Wu Hui Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic* | 3157 0965 | 2670 0211 | |
| Tai Po Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic* | 3157 0906 | 2664 2039 | |
| Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) General Out-patient Clinic* |
3157 0660 | 2191 1083 | |
| Tuen Mun Clinic* | 3543 0886 | 2452 9111 | |
| Yuen Long Jockey Club Health Centre* | 3543 5007 | 2443 8511 | |
| Ha Kwai Chung General Out-patient Clinic*# | 3157 0100 | 3651 5411 |
Service hours:
December 25 & 26: 9am to 1pm
December 27: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
* General out-patient clinics to distribute specimen collection packs and collect specimens for COVID-19 tests
Specimen collection packs distribution time: from 9am (while stocks last)
Specimen collection time: 9am to 11am
Ends/Thursday, December 23, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:11
Issued at HKT 14:11
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