The Marine Department (MD) today (March 9) said that the secretary of the Director of Marine, Ms Carol Yuen, has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.
The secretary last performed duties on March 4, without the need to have contact with the public. She wore masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work.
Ms Yuen has taken a COVID-19 rapid test and the result is negative.
The MD has conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection at the workplace concerned, and will arrange for relevant staff members to undergo COVID-19 testing.
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