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But hundreds of people paid no heed.
They were caught by teams of personnel from Hong Kong Police
Force, the Labour Department, District Offices, the Food and Environmental
Hygiene Department (FEHD) and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department who
roamed various public places during the holidays.
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This, amid accusations of discrimination when Labour addressed
a reminder to foreign domestic helpers that these teams would be watching for
violations in various public places they frequent in Central and Western, Wan
Chai, Eastern, Yau Tsim, Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po, Shatin, Sai Kung and Tsuen Wan
districts.
Yesterday, the Police reported issuing fixed penalty tickets
to 1,255 people from April 15 to 18; they were each fined $5,000. Of this
total, 584 violated the law that prohibits gatherings of more than two people,
and 671 were caught not wearing face masks.
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In enforcing the Prevention and Control of Disease
(Prohibition on Group Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G), the Police also
reported 442 inspections, 10 reminders and 15 prosecutions.
In enforcing the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing
of Mask) Regulation (Cap. 599I), the Police also conducted 526 inspections and
issued 10 reminders.
The Police figures had no separate FDH numbers.
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But a report of the FEHD, which conducted joint operations the
Police, clearly indicated that it concentrated on food businesses violating the
Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation provisions on business and
premises, vaccine pass and more.
It said FEHD and police inspected 93 catering and seven other premises during the joint operations on April 17; and the FEHD on its own inspected 476 catering premises and 112 other premises.
The FEHD has initiated prosecution against operators of 13 catering premises suspected of breaching the regulations.
Among these, seven cases were for failing to wear masks inside the premises, four for not putting distance or partition between customers, one
involved customer not scanning the "LeaveHomeSafe" app, and one of not ensuring compliance with a minimum of six air
changes per hour or operating air purifiers that do not meet specifications.
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Aside from penalizing the establishments, the FEHD also
required them to take corresponding measures for reducing the risk of disease transmission.
One individual who failed to scan his "LeaveHomeSafe"
and vaccine pass was also penalized with a fine of $5,000. Another 10 persons were
fined $5,000 for public cleanliness offenses or obstruction in public places.
For its part, the LCSD reported that 34 persons were caught
violating the grouping and face mask rules in the parks and areas under its
supervision, and fined $5,000.
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They were the only ones penalized by LCSD after giving verbal
advice 2,610 times during about 5,120 patrols of venues by the LCSD staff since
April 15.
Avoiding social gatherings is of utmost importance in
preventing the ongoing spread of the pandemic. The LCSD spokesman asks members
of the public to stay vigilant and comply with the relevant regulations on
prevention and control of disease in a concerted and persistent manner.
Enforcement actions will be taken by the LCSD when irregularities are found.
