| Date |
Event |
| 15 April |
The Department and the Consumer Council announce the results of a collaborative study on caffeine in pre-packaged beverages.
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| 16-29 April |
The Department, together with the departments of Health and Home Affairs, jointly launch 24 talks on cleansing and disinfection on common parts of buildings and households for members of the Area Committees, Owners Incorporations and local residents in various districts.
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| 22 April |
The second issue of the Genetically Modified (GM) Food Newsletter is published for distribution to the public.
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| 23 April |
The Government announces a package of relief measures to help the community tide over the difficulties due to the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong and revive the economy after the disease is brought under control. The Department creates about 3,000 temporary jobs for six months to reinforce cleansing and related services.
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| 23 April |
The Department announces relief measures (rental waiver) to help market tenants overcome difficulties due to the SARS outbreak.
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| April - May |
The Department is responsible for the provision of environmental hygiene services and is actively and directly involved in combating SARS. In addition to the provision of enhanced cleansing and pest control services, the Department disinfected over 750 infected units during the outbreak.
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