Due to urgent maintenance of the electricity system in Penny's Bay Quarantine Centre (PBQC) conducted by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the electricity supply for some units will be temporarily affected in the afternoon today (January 12).
 
     During the urgent maintenance, the electricity supply for around 417 units in Phase 1 of PBQC will be temporarily suspended from 2pm to 5pm. Electrical appliances in the units will not be able to function during the period. The daily operation and services of the PBQC will not be affected. The medical post situated in Phase 3 of PBQC will operate as normal.
 
     The staff of PBQC has informed the confinees concerned by WhatsApp messages and broadcast announcements of the relevant arrangements. Extra manpower has been arranged to respond to the needs of the confinees.

Ends/Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:55

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