The following press release is issued on behalf of the Independent Commission Against Corruption:

     To align with the Government's latest arrangements for gradual resumption of public services, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) announced today (August 21) that starting from Monday (August 24), the Commission will resume a full range of services with appropriate measures to limit the number of staff in the office at any one time to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

     All Regional Offices will also resume a full range of services.

     Meanwhile, the ICAC's 24-hour report corruption hotline 2526 6366 and all other enquiry hotlines will maintain their routine operation.

     In the interest of public health, the ICAC will continue to put in place appropriate measures for social distancing and preventing the risk of the spread of COVID-19. Such measures include:
 

• A roster system will be adopted and staff members will take turns to work from home in order to observe the social distancing requirement;
• For staff members who are required to work in the office, staggered working and lunch hours will be adopted;
• All ICAC staff and members of the public will have their body temperature checked when entering the ICAC Building and Regional Offices. Only those with normal temperature will be allowed access;
• In accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation, members of the public are required to wear a mask while they are inside the ICAC Building and Regional Offices; and
• Cleaning and disinfection measures within the ICAC Building and Regional Offices will be stepped up.

     While the ICAC strives to resume its full range of services, the scale of such services may inevitably be affected in view of the social distancing and other requirements in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Commission apologises for any inconvenience that may cause.

     The ICAC will continue to review the situation and adjust the relevant arrangements and preventive measures as and when necessary.

Ends/Friday, August 21, 2020
Issued at HKT 15:02

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