The Housing Department today (January 23) learned that a contract labour relations officer has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019. She is staying at a hospital for treatment.
She worked at the office of the Housing Department on the ground floor of Lok Shan House of Cheung Shan Estate, Tsuen Wan. She last worked in the office on January 19.
The labour relations officer did not have contact with members of the public recently while performing duties. She had been wearing masks and following relevant disease prevention measures at work.
The office has been fully cleaned and sterilised in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
The Housing Department will continue to maintain close liaison with the CHP and co-operate with its disease prevention measures and quarantine work.
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