Two persons were sentenced by the Magistrates' Courts today (December 8) for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A).
 
     The first case involved a 44-year-old man, who earlier tested positive for COVID-19 and was issued with an isolation order. Before the end of the isolation period, he left the place of isolation on September 17. He was charged with contravening sections 23(1), 23(3) and 23(5) of the Regulation and was fined $9,000 by the Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts today.
 
     The second case involved a 40-year-old woman, who was earlier issued with a compulsory quarantine order. Before the expiry of the quarantine order, she left the place of quarantine on April 15. She was charged with contravening sections 32(1) and 32(3) of the Regulation and was fined $5,000 by the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts today. 
 
     ​​​​​A spokesman for the Department of Health said that co-operation of and support by members of the public play a critical role in the anti-epidemic work. They must strictly observe relevant requirements in order to fight the pandemic and minimise the risk of transmission in the community. The spokesman reiterated that resolute actions will be taken against anyone who has breached the relevant regulations.

Ends/Thursday, December 8, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:00

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