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SWD Social Security Assistant tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19
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     The Social Welfare Department (SWD) today (February 7) said that a Social Security Assistant of Tsz Wan Shan Social Security Field Unit who works in the Lung Cheung Office Block in Wong Tai Sin has tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19.

     The staff member last performed duties on January 31. She had been wearing a mask when performing duties. Her body temperature was normal when undergoing temperature screening during work.

     Thorough cleaning and disinfection will be arranged at the premises concerned. All SWD staff of the same floor will undergo COVID-19 testing according to the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health and work from home while waiting for the results. The SWD will maintain close contact with the CHP to take follow-up action as appropriate. Tsz Wan Shan Social Security Field Unit on the first floor of the Lung Cheung Office Block will be closed today.

     During the pandemic, the department has been strictly implementing various disease prevention measures, including measuring the body temperature of people entering the office and providing masks and other personal protective equipment for staff. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell.
 
Ends/Monday, February 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 7:54
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