Secretary for Transport and Logistics undergoing home quarantine
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A friend of Mr Lam, whom Mr Lam dined with last night, tested positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test (RAT) earlier today.
Mr Lam was identified as a close contact after the assessment conducted by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health. He is undergoing home quarantine in accordance with the "StayHomeSafe" Scheme and will undergo medical surveillance as required by the Scheme, including conducting tests on specified days within the period. Mr Lam will work from home during the quarantine period.
Mr Lam tested negative after a COVID-19 RAT this morning. He wore masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work.
The TLB has conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection at the relevant office and has arranged relevant staff members to undergo testing.
Ends/Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Issued at HKT 22:29
Issued at HKT 22:29
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