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HEALTH, HYGIENE AND SAFETY |
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 About Health
Upon arrival, you will have
your temperature taken when you pass through immigration.
These measures enable visitors to have an enjoyable and healthy stay in Hong
Kong. Join hands to create a healthy and hygienic environment.
Like many international cities, Hong Kong has world-class hospitals providing
outstanding care. Visitors are required to pay $570 if they use the Accident
and Emergency services in Hong Kong public hospitals. The Hong Kong Government
assures visitors they will receive the emergency care they require. People
who cannot pay immediately will be billed later. For more details please click
on the Hospital Authority's website.
Vaccination certificates are usually not required. Check with your local carriers
because requirements can change.
For more health
advice, visit the Department
of Health website. |
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A Smoke-free Hong Kong
Smoking is prohibited in most enclosed public places, including restaurants, karaokes, malls and some bars as well as some outdoor areas (public beaches and swimming pools, transport interchanges and outside escalators, etc). Click here for a list of no-smoking locations.
Click here for a list of no-smoking restaurants.
The following establishments have been allowed to defer their non-smoking classification until 1 July 2009. |
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About Hygiene
Cleanliness: Hong Kong has strict laws to maintain environmental hygiene, including fixed penalty fines of HK$1,500 for littering or spitting. Please help keep Hong Kong clean and beautiful! |
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About Safety
Hong Kong is a remarkably safe city day or night. Police officers
patrol frequently and they are very helpful. To ensure that your
stay is a pleasant one and hassle free, please pay attention to
the following points:
- Keep
your money, valuables and travel documents in a safe place,
like the hotel room safe;
- Attend to
your belongings especially when you are in a crowded place;
- Beware of
people making dubious offers and those who may try to distract
you and take away your belongings; and
- Be wary of people offering gambling or investment opportunities.
If you wish to contact the police or need other useful telephone
numbers, please click
here>>
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