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LCSD steps up mosquito control work to prevent chikungunya fever (with photos)
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     In response to the recent significant increase in the number of chikungunya cases reported in neighboring regions and some overseas countries, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 1) that the LCSD has implemented multiple mosquito prevention and control measures at its recreational venues, including major parks, sitting-out areas, sports grounds, beaches, playgrounds and cultural venues to protect public health. The LCSD will also conduct joint operations with relevant government departments to enhance mosquito control effectiveness.
 
     The mosquito prevention and control measures taken by the LCSD at its venues include:
 
  • strengthening inspections at the venues; trimming vegetation; cleaning flower beds; properly disposing of garbage, especially water-storing containers and wastes that easily retain water; and sweeping fallen leaves on the ground and in drains;
  • removing stagnant water from manhole covers, open drains, water tanks/containers, tree holes and plant saucers, and applying larvicide oil and sand at suitable locations;
  • covering all water storage containers and manholes to prevent stagnant water;
  • installing mosquito traps and mosquito zappers, and conducting fogging treatments to exterminate adult mosquitoes;
  • making reference to the Gravidtrap index for Aedes albopictus issued by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, and strengthening mosquito prevention and control measures in areas with higher indices; and
  • placing display panels at prominent locations in the venues to enhance public awareness of the importance of mosquito prevention and maintaining venue cleanliness.

     For more information on chikungunya, please visit the thematic webpage of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health: www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/109029.
 
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In response to the recent significant increase in the number of chikungunya cases reported in neighboring regions and some overseas countries, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 1) that the LCSD has implemented multiple mosquito prevention and control measures at its recreational venues, including major parks, sitting-out areas, sports grounds, beaches, playgrounds and cultural venues to protect public health. Photo shows staff members cleaning flower beds and sweeping fallen leaves on the ground and in drains at an LCSD park.
In response to the recent significant increase in the number of chikungunya cases reported in neighboring regions and some overseas countries, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 1) that the LCSD has implemented multiple mosquito prevention and control measures at its recreational venues, including major parks, sitting-out areas, sports grounds, beaches, playgrounds and cultural venues to protect public health. Photo shows a staff member conducting fogging treatments to eliminate adult mosquitoes at an LCSD park.
In response to the recent significant increase in the number of chikungunya cases reported in neighboring regions and some overseas countries, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 1) that the LCSD has implemented multiple mosquito prevention and control measures at its recreational venues, including major parks, sitting-out areas, sports grounds, beaches, playgrounds and cultural venues to protect public health. Photo shows a staff member installing mosquito traps at an LCSD park.
In response to the recent significant increase in the number of chikungunya cases reported in neighboring regions and some overseas countries, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced today (August 1) that the LCSD has implemented multiple mosquito prevention and control measures at its recreational venues, including major parks, sitting-out areas, sports grounds, beaches, playgrounds and cultural venues to protect public health. Photo shows display panels placed at an LCSD venue to enhance public awareness of mosquito prevention.