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a new colour scheme for new nanny vans to make them more conspicuous with effect from February 1, 1997;
mandatory installation of a public announcement system to enable drivers and/or escorts to communicate with school children to be effective on February 1, 1998;
a new colour scheme for existing nanny vans by February 1, 1998; and
requirement for nanny vans to obtain a passenger service license by mid- 1998.
In addition, Transport Department is currently pursuing with Housing Department the possibility of designating suitable bus stops for school transport vehicles in public housing estates.
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Tips for summer health cited
Safe food, good personal and environmental hygiene are the effective weapons against gastro-intestinal infections, the acting Assistant Director of Health, Dr Leung Ting-hung, said today (Tuesday).
Dr Leung was appealing to members of the public to take special precautionary measures against diseases with the approach of the summer season.
He pointed out that food-borne diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid and food poisoning are more common in the summer season as a result of eating unclean or deteriorated food, or drinking contaminated water.
"Members of the public are strongly advised not to patronise illegal hawkers selling cooked foods and non-bottled drinks, and unlicensed food premises as their food may be unclean and may pose serious risk to health," he said.
He also advised people travelling to tropical countries to take extra precautions in choosing their food and drinks.
Dr Leung cited 12 points for members of the public to observe to guard against gastro-intestinal infections:
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