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SWD urges the public not to take children / family members to care centres today
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Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

ýÿPlease broadcast the following special announcement immediately, and repeat it at frequent intervals:

ýÿ     "Although the roads and public transport services in the territory have gradually resumed, there are still uncertain factors currently. The Social Welfare Department announces that for the sake of safety, members of the public are advised not to take their children or family members to child care centres, centres providing after school care programmes, elderly services centres or day rehabilitation units, including sheltered workshops, integrated vocational rehabilitation services centres and day activity centres today (November 18). These centres will, however, remain open to serve those whose families cannot provide alternative care for them. Members of the public who have the need for the services mentioned may contact the service units concerned in advance."
 
Ends/Monday, November 18, 2019
Issued at HKT 6:00
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