Public swimming pools stay closed through April 6

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As a precautionary measure against atypical pneumonia, all public swimming pools managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department will remain closed until April 6 inclusive, a spokesman for the department announced today (March 31).

The department would monitor developments closely, the spokesman said.

Hirers may call the management offices at the individual swimming pools to reschedule their bookings.

End/Monday, March 31, 2003

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