A female security guard employed by Housing Department's car park contractor tests positive for COVID-19
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     The Housing Department (HD) today (August 14) learned that a female security guard employed by its car park contractor was tested positive for COVID-19. She is now staying at hospital for treatment

     The concerned security guard works at Lai King Estate car park in Kwai Chung, and is responsible for patrolling and guard booth duties at morning shift. She last performed duties on August 10.

     She has no recent travel history. She has been wearing a face mask and observing relevant disease prevention measures at work. When performing duties, she has been undergoing temperature checks and her body temperature was normal.

     Work areas of concerned security guard have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP).

     The HD will continue to keep close liaison with the CHP and co-operate with its quarantine work.

Ends/Friday, August 14, 2020
Issued at HKT 13:17

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