The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has not yet identified the cause of the large number of gastroenteritis cases recorded recently. In the immediate days following Typhoon Hato, more than 200 people were diagnosed with gastroenteritis each day. In particular, on September 4, a total of 250 people were diagnosed with the condition, with the highest number recorded in a day being 280 cases. Relevant government departments have not found anything specific which could explain the cause behind the outbreak. IACM also noted that no water quality problems have been observed in the water supply system.
Overcharging remains top taxi infraction
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) recorded 590 taxi infractions during the month of August, according to a statement released by PSP. The infractions include 372 cases (63.1 percent) of over-charging and 156 cases (26.4 percent) of taxi drivers who refused to accept passengers. Six infractions were related to taxi drivers who accepted passengers who had not queued up. During the same period, the police recorded 32 cases of unauthorized taxis, none of which related to mobile taxi hailing services. Fifty-six cases involved other types of infractions.
