Things you need to know about public facilities affected by the latest Covid rules

In view of the city’s latest Covid-19 situation, the government on Wednesday announced a new set of strict social distancing measures that will kick in on Friday (Jan 7). Here is all you need to know about public facilities affected by the latest updates. 

Leisure and Sports Venues under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will be closed for 14 days from January 7 to 20. (Click here for details) 

Apart from the barbecue sites, holiday camps and Pui O Campsite which remain closed, outdoor leisure venues/facilities will be temporarily closed. 

They include tennis courts, bowling greens, sports grounds, Ngau Chi Wan Park Archery Range, Shek O Obstacle Golf Course, Tuen Mun Recreation and Sports Centre, hard-surface/ sand/ grass pitches, gateball courts, table tennis tables, skateparks, roller skating rinks, roller hockey grounds, skateboard grounds, outdoor fitness equipment, model car play areas, model boat pools, cycling facilities (except for cycle paths), outdoor children play facilities (including tricycling area, outdoor children playgrounds, road safety towns), pebble walking trails, chess tables, amphitheaters, public swimming pools and water sports centers. 

All indoor sports facilities including sports centers, squash centers and badminton centers will also be closed. 

Cultural Venues managed by the LCSD will also be closed during the 14-day period, including public libraries, students’ study rooms, performance venues, music centers of the Music Office and museums. (Click here for details) 

Hong Kong Housing Authority’s public facilities will also shut out public usage. (Click here for details) 

They include ball courts, table tennis tables, chess tables, children's playgrounds, and fitness equipment for the elderly and other outdoor and indoor sports/recreational and public facilities, including assembly halls, multi-purpose rooms and more, within public housing estates. 

Community halls and community centers of the Home Affairs Department will also be temporarily closed, except when being used as temporary cold shelters. 

The M+ Museum has announced it will be closed from January 6 to 20. (Click here for details) 

The Environmental Protection Department, and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department have also announced that several of their provided services will be affected.