Chairman’s Announcement (12 May 2005) 

We should stay alert and step up anti-mosquito efforts against the mosquito-borne vectors.  The monthly ovitrap index (Aedes Albopictus) has risen in April in 18 districts. Japanese Encephalitis vectors were collected in Yuen Long, Tuen Mun, Sai Kung and North District.  Staff and students are reminded to take effective measures to prevent mosquito breeding by removing breeding grounds. Measures include scrubbing vases and plant saucers and properly disposing of containers. Inform the EMO for clearing up drains and removing stagnant water in any defective ground surfaces. 

For information regarding the ovitrap indices and anti-mosquito measures, please visit the website of the Food & Environmental Hygiene Department http://www.fehd.gov.hk/indexe.html.