The Innovation and Technology Bureau (ITB) today (March 2) said that a secretary of ITB has tested positive for COVID-19 with a rapid test.
The secretary is responsible for secretarial duties for the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Alfred Sit. She does not need to have contact with the public and had no recent travel history. She wore masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work. She last performed duties on February 24 and last met with Mr Sit on February 22.
Mr Sit has been taking COVID-19 rapid tests every day and the results are all negative.
The ITB will conduct thorough cleaning and sterilisation at the workplace concerned, and has arranged for relevant staff members to undergo COVID-19 testing.
The ITB will continue to implement disease prevention measures vigorously, and has reminded all staff members to pay attention to personal hygiene and stay vigilant at all times. They should seek medical advice if they feel unwell.
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