The city’s two beaches – Cheoc Van (“Bamboo Bay”) and Hac Sa (“Black Sand”) reopened to the public on Saturday, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) said in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, swimming and water activities in the sea are, however, still prohibited.
The statement noted that people who go for a walk or exercise on either beach must abide by the guidelines of the Health Bureau’s (SSM) COVID-19 prevention and control measures, including wearing facemasks that meet quality standards at all times, maintaining on-site social distancing, avoiding crowds, and not engaging in strenuous exercises. The statement added that in order to warn people not to swim or do other water activities, a red flag has been hoisted to remind everyone to “stay out of the water”.
The bureau urged residents and tourists to comply with the government’s COVID-19 prevention and control measures, minimise non-essential activities, pay close attention to personal and environmental hygiene, and avoid crowds.
This undated handout photo provided by the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) on Friday shows Hac Sa Beach, which reopened on Saturday.
