The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Housing Authority :

     In response to the latest development of the novel coronavirus infection, the Government announced yesterday (January 25) a package of measures, including to convert Fai Ming Estate, an unoccupied public estate in Fanling, into temporary flats for quarantine and observation of close contact persons without symptoms if needed. Healthcare staff in need may also be accommodated there.

     As a result, public rental housing applicants who have accepted advanced allocation offers of flats in Fai Ming Estate will be affected; their actual intake date cannot be confirmed yet. The Hong Kong Housing Authority will make special arrangements for the affected applicants. Details will be announced as soon as possible.

Ends/Sunday, January 26, 2020
Issued at HKT 12:05

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