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FEHD health inspectors tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19
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     ​A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (February 26) said that two health inspectors of the FEHD tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19.

     The staff members work in the FEHD's Import and Export Unit (Waterfront Office) at Western Wholesale Food Market and Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Food Market respectively, and last performed duties on February 24 and 25 respectively. They have 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 staff concerned to undergo COVID-19 testing. The FEHD's offices at the two locations have to be temporarily closed. Service is expected to gradually resume later tonight 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/Saturday, February 26, 2022
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