The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for the New Territories West Cluster (NTWC) today (May 17) announced that the Kam Tin Clinic, located at G/F, 200 Kam Tin Road, Shek Kong, will commence renovation works from May 30 to improve its environment and service. During the renovation works, services of the clinic will temporarily be relocated to Yuen Long Jockey Club Health Centre at G/F, 269 Castle Peak Road (Yuen Long), Yuen Long (details are appended). The renovation works is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2022.
 
     The services of Kam Tin Clinic are currently suspended to focus manpower and resources on anti-epidemic efforts. Patients with chronic illnesses requiring regular follow-ups at the Kam Tin Clinic have already been arranged to attend with medication refill and follow-up appointments at Yuen Long Jockey Club Health Centre. For patients with episodic illnesses, they can make appointments at other clinics in the district via the General Out-patient Clinic Telephone Appointment System or the HA Go "Book GOPC" mobile application function as usual, and attend the consultation according to their booking. The Hospital Authority (HA) has been closely monitoring the epidemic situation and has adjusted its services in accordance to the epidemic developments.
 
     The NTWC has already informed residents in the district on the service arrangements at the Kam Tin Clinic through various channels, including posting a notice at the clinic, hanging a banner and sending a letter to inform the Yuen Long District Council accordingly. A reminder message has also been added to the General Out-patient Clinic Telephone Appointment System and the HA Go "Book GOPC" mobile application function for the Kam Tin Clinic by the HA to inform residents in the district on the service arrangements as early as possible.

Ends/Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Issued at HKT 15:00

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