A 64-year-old woman was sentenced by the Eastern Magistrates' Courts today (January 10) for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A).

     The woman earlier tested positive for COVID-19 and was issued with an isolation order. Before the end of the isolation period, she left the place of isolation on September 5 last year. She was charged with contravening sections 32(1) and (3) of the Regulation and was sentenced to imprisonment for 14 days, suspended for 12 months by the Eastern Magistrates' Courts today.

     A spokesman for the Department of Health said that co-operation 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 breaches the relevant regulations.

Ends/Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Issued at HKT 18:00

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