LCSD steps up enforcement actions on anti-epidemic regulations (with photos)

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     To ensure members of the public comply with the relevant regulations on group gatherings and wearing of masks, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) stepped up patrols at its venues in collaboration with relevant departments during the Buddha's Birthday holiday and asked venue users to abide by the rules. Repeated offenders are prosecuted after verbal warnings are ignored.

     As at 4pm today (May 9), about 3 300 times verbal advice were given out during over 6 000 patrols of venues by the LCSD staff since May 8. In the same period, fixed penalty notices were issued to two persons breaching the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I) on mandatory mask-wearing requirement in specified public places.

     Promotional leaflets as well as venue broadcast and notices were used to urge the public to raise awareness of epidemic prevention and comply with the various anti-epidemic regulations and restrictions during patrols of venues by the LCSD staff.

     The LCSD spokesman asks members of the public to stay vigilant and comply with the relevant regulations on prevention and control of disease in a concerted and persistent manner. He reminds the public that according to the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G), the relevant restriction on the number of persons currently allowed per group gathering in a public place is four. In addition, according to the Cap. 599I, a person must wear a mask at all times when the person is entering or present in a specified public place. Any person failing to comply with the above relevant regulations may be subject to a fixed penalty at $5,000.

     Enforcement actions will be taken by the LCSD when irregularities are found at venues under its management.

Ends/Monday, May 9, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:48

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The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) stepped up patrols at venues under its management today (May 9), ensuring venue users abide by the anti-epidemic regulations. Photo shows LCSD officers asking a venue user to abide by the legal requirements and giving her a promotional leaflet about the regulations at Statue Square Gardens.