Further suspension of postal services to Middle East and certain destinations
Hongkong Post announced today (March 3) that, as advised by the postal administration of Qatar and airlines, airmail services to and via Qatar will be suspended with immediate effect due to air transportation disruptions. In addition, the postal administration of the Netherlands has announced that, in view of the current situation in the Middle East, it will suspend the transit of airmail items to certain Middle East destinations. Under these circumstances, Hongkong Post will suspend airmail services to the following destinations with immediate effect until further notice:
Bahrain, Egypt, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Maldives, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan and Qatar.
Hongkong Post will continue to maintain close communication with the postal administrations concerned for resumption of services as soon as possible. Members of public may visit the Hongkong Post website for the latest information.
For enquiries, please call the Hongkong Post Enquiry Hotline 2921 2222.
Campaign calls on commercial vehicle drivers to prioritise safety and health
The Transport Department (TD) today (March 4) urged commercial vehicle drivers to pay attention to safe driving and personal health and to undergo a health check-up every year.
The TD's Safe Driving and Health Campaign features the commercial vehicle supervisor, Miss FIT, as the theme character in radio, social media and website publicity to encourage commercial vehicle drivers to maintain a proper driving attitude and pay more attention to their personal health. The TD will continue to provide one free annual health check-up for eligible commercial vehicle drivers throughout the year, with the aim of promoting a healthy lifestyle. Interested drivers may register and make a booking online to receive a health check-up for free at designated clinics across the territory. Quotas are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Commercial vehicle drivers may visit the Facebook page and Instagram account of the Safe Driving and Health Campaign for details, as well as road safety and health tips. For enquiries, please call the hotline on 2804 2600.
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