Hong Kong Customs seizes live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 28) seized 10 live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species, with an estimated market value of about $26,000, at Hong Kong International Airport.
Through risk assessment, Customs officers yesterday intercepted an air consignment declared to contain a stuffed cushion and a decorative throw imported from the United States to Hong Kong. Upon inspection, a batch of live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species was found concealed inside socks in a carton box of the consignment.
The case was handed over to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for follow-up action.
Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586), any person importing, exporting or possessing specimens of endangered species not in accordance with the Ordinance commits an offence and will be liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for 10 years upon conviction with the specimens forfeited.
Members of the public may report any suspected smuggling activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account(crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002/en).
Hong Kong Customs yesterday (June 28) seized 10 live turtles of suspected scheduled endangered species with an estimated market value of about $26,000 at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo shows the suspected scheduled endangered live turtles seized. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Hospital Authority Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on HKSAR Establishment Day holiday
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The Hospital Authority (HA) spokesperson today (June 29) announced that 15 Family Medicine Clinics (FMCs) will provide public holiday family medicine outpatient services on the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Establishment Day holiday (July 1) (see table below). Members of the public may book an appointment through the telephone appointment system, the eHealth mobile application or the "Book FMC" function in the "HA Go" mobile application.
The spokesperson reminded the public to stay vigilant about personal and environmental hygiene during the holiday to avoid spreading diseases. Members of the public who develop respiratory symptoms should wear masks and seek medical advice promptly. The spokesperson emphasised that non-emergency patients should avoid using Accident and Emergency (A&E) services and instead seek treatment at FMCs, private doctors or 24-hour outpatient services at private hospitals to reduce pressure on public hospital A&Es. Members of the public can visit the Health Bureau's Primary Care Directory www.pcdirectory.gov.hk to choose a family doctor and view related clinic service information.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson appealed to eligible members of the public, especially high-risk groups, to get vaccinated early for seasonal influenza and COVID-19 to reduce the chance of infection for themselves and their family members, as well as to reduce critical cases and deaths.
Family Medicine Outpatient Services arrangements on HKSAR Establishment Day holiday (July 1):
| Region | FMCs | Address | General Enquiry | Telephone Booking |
| Hong Kong Island | Aberdeen Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 10 Aberdeen Reservoir Road, Aberdeen | 2555 0381 | 3543 5011 |
| Shau Kei Wan Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 1/F, 8 Chai Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan | 2560 0211 | 3157 0077 |
| Wan Chai Violet Peel Family Medicine Clinic | LG, Tang Shiu Kin Hospital Community Ambulatory Care Centre, 282 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai | 3553 3116 | 3157 0000 |
| Kowloon | Kwun Tong Family Medicine Integrated Centre | UG/F, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong | 2389 0331 | 3157 0687 |
| Nam Cheong Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, Treasury Building, 3 Tonkin Street West, Cheung Sha Wan | 3742 3876 | 3543 5795 |
| Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, Out-patient Block, Our Lady of Maryknoll Hospital, 118 Shatin Pass Road, Wong Tai Sin | 2354 2267 | 3157 0118 |
| San Po Kong Robert Black Family Medicine Clinic | 600 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong | 2383 3311 | 3157 0113 |
| Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 1/F, 145 Battery Street, Yau Ma Tei | 2272 2400 | 3157 0880 |
| New Territories | Lek Yuen Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Sha Tin | 2692 8730 | 3157 0972 |
| North District Family Medicine Integrated Centre | 3/F, North District Community Health Centre Building, 3 Wai Wo Street, Sheung Shui | 2957 5186 | 3157 0965 |
| Tai Po Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, 37 Ting Kok Road, Tai Po | 2664 2039 | 3157 0906 |
| Tseung Kwan O (Po Ning Road) Family Medicine Clinic | G/F, 28 Po Ning Road, Tseung Kwan O | 2191 1083 | 3157 0660 |
| Tsuen Wan Lady Trench Family Medicine Clinic | 213 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan | 2614 4789 | 3157 0107 |
| Tuen Mun Family Medicine Clinic | 11 Tsing Yin Street, San Hui, Tuen Mun | 2452 9111 | 3543 0886 |
| Yuen Long Jockey Club Family Medicine Clinic | 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long | 2443 8511 | 3543 5007 |
Service hours: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
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