A spokesman for the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau said today (December 8) that the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Algernon Yau, is undergoing home quarantine in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health, as a family member in his household has tested positive for COVID-19. Mr Yau will work from home during the quarantine period.

     ​Mr Yau has been taking COVID-19 nucleic acid tests regularly. He obtained negative results after conducting a nucleic acid test yesterday (December 7) and a rapid antigen test today. He has worn masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work.

Ends/Thursday, December 8, 2022
Issued at HKT 10:30

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