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The Observatory on Tuesday said the Strong Wind Signal Number 3 would remain in force for some time in the morning. It said the area of gales, associated with Tropical Storm Cempaka, was relatively small and, unless it intensified significantly – or tracked closer to Hong Kong – the chance of gales here was not…
The government on Monday said it might prosecute a man who received two Covid jabs here, after he reportedly didn’t tell nursing staff he’d already been inoculated abroad. The government also said it might refuse to issue him with a local vaccination record. A government spokesman said the man’s actions could amount to gaining benefits…
The Observatory says the chance of the No. 8 Gale or Storm Signal being issued overnight is not high and that the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 will remain in force for some time. It said the area of gales associated with Severe Tropical Storm Cempaka was relatively small and, unless it intensified significantly or…
