Special work arrangement for government employees to be extended
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The spokesman said that government departments will continue to provide emergency services and essential public services while keeping the provision of various public services under review. Individual government departments will announce the latest arrangements of their services separately. The Government appreciates that the reduction in public services in view of the epidemic will bring inconvenience to the public, however it appeals for their understanding. Members of the public, if necessary, are encouraged to use alternative means, such as the post, drop-in boxes or online channels to receive the services they need. Meanwhile, members of the public should wear surgical masks at all times when they are entering or are present in any government buildings or offices, and comply with the infection control measures implemented by relevant departments including temperature checks and crowd control arrangements.
As the epidemic situation remains serious, the spokesman again strongly appealed to employers of private organisations to allow their staff members to work from home as far as possible so as to reduce the flow of people and social contacts in the community.
Ends/Thursday, August 6, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:20
Issued at HKT 15:20
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