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"All sightings and incidents this year have occurred in the Sai Kung area and so that is the focus of our attention. But due caution should still be exercised elsewhere
when swimming in the sea.
"Vigilance is already high and has been further increased by additional air, sea and land patrols.
"We are, of course, seeking appropriate longer term measures to mitigate the problem for the future. This involves careful analysis of data and consultation with experts both locally and overseas," the spokesman added.
In the meantime, he called on the public to make full use of the 27 public swimming pool complexes managed by the two municipal councils throughout the territory.
End/Wednesday, June 14, 1995
Food Hygiene Campaign launched
The Department of Health and the Urban and Regional councils today (Wednesday) launched a territory-wide campaign on food hygiene for people in the food business.
Under the campaign entitled "Practise Food Hygiene to Prevent Food Borne Diseases", a total of 24 seminars has been organised for all licensees and staff of licensed food premises, cooked food stalls, canteens and other food catering establishments.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Urban Council Public Health Select Committee, Mr Joseph Chan Yuek-sut, urged people in the food trade to practise the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point food safety concept to prevent food borne diseases.
Mr Chan said: "Last year there were 251 cases of food poisoning in which 973 persons were involved. Besides, for food borne diseases, there were 546 cases of Hepatitis A, 341 cases of dysentery and 56 cases of cholera.
"Most of the cases were induced by the intake of contaminated and improperly treated food. However. I believe that these food borne diseases can be avoided and 'prevented."