The 2-person gathering limit must be observed when hiking in the mountains. No camping in country parks. AFCD will step up patrols and law enforcement.

When going hiking during the epidemic, remember to abide by the gathering restriction order, and refrain from barbecues and camping in country parks.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department issued a press release yesterday (15th) to remind the public to maintain proper social distance in country parks and strictly abide by the relevant laws and regulations restricting group gatherings.

A spokesman for the AFCD reiterated: "To reduce social contact, all barbecue sites and camping sites under the AFCD have been closed. According to the Country Parks and Special Areas Regulation (Cap. 208A), during the closure of the facilities, no one is allowed to Barbecue or camping activities in country parks are also prohibited from entering the enclosed area. Violators may be prosecuted. In addition, members of the public must abide by the requirements of the Prevention and Control of Disease (Prohibition on Gathering) Regulation (Cap. 599G). Violators can be prosecuted for gathering in groups of legally designated numbers.”

The spokesman also pointed out, "The AFCD has taken enforcement actions against more than 400 persons suspected of violating the relevant laws in the first month of this year (up to February 14). In such cases, enforcement action will be taken decisively.”

The spokesman reminded the public to exercise self-discipline and avoid group gatherings in country parks, maintain personal, environmental hygiene and proper social distancing, wear masks, properly dispose of used masks and garbage, and "trash and take away" to reduce the risk of the virus Risk of community transmission and protection of the environment.

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