"Exercise Ruby" tests Government response to outbreak of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with Novel Coronavirus (with photo)

The Food and Health Bureau and the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, in collaboration with other government departments, tested their preparedness for a possible outbreak of Severe Respiratory Disease associated with Novel Coronavirus today (March 27) during a high-level desktop exercise codenamed "Exercise Ruby". Photo shows the Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man (centre), chairing a "Serious Response Level" steering committee meeting.