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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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May 29, 2003
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Prevention
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Tough action set to enforce personal hygiene

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Hygiene blackspots

Zero tolerance: The fixed penalty for spitting and littering may go up from $600 to $1,500 while patrols at hygiene blackspots will be stepped up to keep the city clean. A monument to commemorate SARS victims may also be set up as a reminder of the importance of public health and hygiene.

 

As part of a 'zero-tolerance' appproach, fines for spitting and littering may be raised from $600 to $1,500.

 

The move is to better safeguard public health in the wake of the SARS outbreak.