CEDB staff member preliminarily tests positive for COVID-19

     The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) today (February 7) said that a staff member of the CEDB has preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19.
 
     The staff member, who works on 23rd floor of the West Wing of the Central Government Offices in Tamar, does not have contact with the public in her daily work. She last went to work on February 4. She wore surgical masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work. She has no recent travel history.
 
     Thorough cleaning and disinfection operations have been conducted at the concerned workplaces. The CEDB has also followed the advice from the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health in arranging for the staff members concerned to undergo COVID-19 tests.
 
     The CEDB will continue to strictly implement various disease prevention measures. Staff members are also reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and stay vigilant at all times. They should seek medical advice immediately and inform the CEDB if they feel unwell.