In Brief
Nobel winner absent from event
Alzheimer's-afflicted Nobel physics laureate Charles Kao Kuen was absent from an event to raise awareness of the disease as he was 'a little bit unwell' and was 'throwing a tantrum at home', a spokesman for the event quoted Kao's wife, Gwen Kao Wong May-wan, as saying. Kao's behaviour was a symptom of Alzheimer's, he said.
Bacteria found in reusable bags
A survey has found disease-causing bacteria in reusable grocery bags used by school children. Of 48 bags collected outside a school, a quarter contained salmonella, said Lion Rock Institute and Momentum 107.
Women hurt in bee attack
Four women were injured when a swarm of bees attacked them in Sha Chau Marine Park, Lantau. They were taken to Tuen Mun Hospital.
Mark Six
There was no winner of the first prize in last night's draw. The numbers were 12, 17, 19, 26, 33 and 40. The extra number was 25. One ticket won the second prize of HK$1,124,290. Third prize paid HK$19,415.
