FEHD staff member tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19
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The staff member works in the FEHD's office on the third floor of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Nam Cheong Offices and Vehicle Depot at 87 Yen Chow Street West, and last performed duties on February 24. The staff member has been wearing masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work.
The FEHD will conduct thorough cleaning and disinfection work at relevant places in accordance with the Centre for Health Protection's advice, and will arrange for the staff concerned to undergo COVID-19 testing. The FEHD's Hawkers and Markets Section (Kowloon) shroff office has been temporarily closed today. Service is expected to resume next Monday (February 28) after the completion of cleaning and disinfection work.
The FEHD has been strictly implementing disease prevention measures during the epidemic. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if they develop symptoms of COVID-19.
Ends/Friday, February 25, 2022
Issued at HKT 12:30
Issued at HKT 12:30
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