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Monday, April 2, 1973
ANTI-POLIOMYELITIS CAMPAIGN 1973
25,717 Doses Of Vaccine Administered Since February 26
During the week ending on March 24, 1973, a total of 6,814 doses
of the anti-poliomyelitis vaccine was administered, according to figures
released by the Medical and Health Department today.
Of these, 1,055 doses were administered on the Island, 3,316 in
Kowloon, and 2,443 in the New Territories.
Since the second phase of the annual anti-poliomyelitis campaign
began on February 26, 1973, the total number of doses administered amounted
to 25,717. The second phase of the 1973 campaign ended on March 31,
But the vaccine remains available free at all Medical and Health
Department inoculation and maternity and child health centres on a year-round
basis.
RESTRICTIONS ON GOODS VEHICLES USING CLEAR WATER BAY ROAD
Clear Water Bay Road between Lung Cheung Road and Fu Nga Shan Road
will be closed to all goods vehicles travelling in an easterly (uphill)
direction between 9 a.m. and noon on Sundays and public holidays.
The restrictions aim at reducing traffic congestion in the area and
will apply from Thursday (April 5) to October 8.
Owners of goods vehicles wishing to use Clear Water Bay Road during
the restricted hours may apply for permission to do so from the Commissioner
for Transport.
Appropriate traffic signs will be posted to guide motorists.
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