The Commissioner of Police, Mr Siu Chak-yee, had tested positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test (RAT) and a subsequent polymerase chain reaction-based nucleic acid test today (November 18). He is undergoing isolation in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health.
Mr Siu last went to work on November 17. He wore masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work, including taking RAT daily. The Police have conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection operations at the office concerned and will continue to implement disease prevention measures vigorously.
Mr Siu was earlier confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 in August this year and had fully recovered afterwards.
Mr Siu attended the Disciplined Services Tennis Tournament yesterday (November 17) and joined other participating officials in a tea break after the prize presentation ceremony. Among them, the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Ms Louise Ho; the Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Wong Kwok-hing and the Director of Fire Services, Mr Andy Yeung, are identified as close contacts. They are undergoing home quarantine in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health. They tested negative by RAT today.
The relevant officials had made acting arrangements. Operations of the departments will not be affected.
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