Stamps to honor health-care workers

A set of special stamps will be released to honor healthcare workers' hard work.

The issue - A Tribute to Healthcare Workers - is due for sale on April 18, including a set of four stamps, a stamp sheetlet and philatelic products showcasing healthcare workers' dedication to working together with the community to safeguard the public health.

Collectors may secure the official first day covers from today at all post offices and on Hongkong Post's online shopping mall ShopThruPost whereas the special stamps and associated products will be sold at all post offices and ShopThruPost from April 18.

Serviced first day covers affixed with the special stamps will be available at philatelic offices only.

A hand-back date-stamping service will also be provided on April 18 at all post offices for official first day covers or privately made covers with the first day of issue indication and a local address.