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A project resident engineer of Housing Department tests positive for COVID-19
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     The Housing Department today (February 5) learnt that a project resident engineer has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
          
     The engineer mainly works at the construction site of Tai Po Area 9. He is responsible for supervision and inspection of the construction works. He has been wearing facial masks when performing duties. He last worked at the site on February 3. Since there have been two confirmed cases in the building he resides, he took viral tests.
          
     The offices and common communal areas of the construction site have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP). The Department has also asked the contractor to suggest all site personnel and workers to take voluntary viral test.
                
     The department will continue to maintain close liaison with the CHP and co-operate with its disease prevention measures.
 
Ends/Friday, February 5, 2021
Issued at HKT 22:33
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