Mayor’s Remarks:
1. As December approaches, temperatures will continue to drop. I ask the Social Affairs Bureau to increase visitations with rough sleepers and older adults who are living alone. Visitations with older adults should be conducted jointly with civil affairs departments. Municipal care for the homeless population should be further enhanced. In addition to warm clothing, the Social Affairs Bureau should provide sanitary products and PPE to rough sleeping women, thereby ensuring that they have the resources to stay healthy while preventing the spread of the pandemic.
2. Many large events will be held simultaneously on the weekends and during holidays from now until the end of the year. Concerned bureaus should request event organizers to promote the use of public transportation while providing clear signage near parking lots and entrances/exits. I ask the Bureau of Transportation to continue to monitor the traffic conditions near event sites and resolve congestion so as to ensure the success of such events while maintaining order and environmental cleanliness.