FEHD foreman tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19

     A spokesman for the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) today (February 18) said that a foreman of the FEHD has tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19.

     The staff member works in the FEHD's office at 8/F, Fa Yuen Street Municipal Services Building, 123A Fa Yuen Street, and last performed duties on February 15. The staff member has been wearing masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work.

     The FEHD will conduct thorough cleaning and disinfection work at relevant places in accordance with the Centre for Health Protection's advice, and will arrange for the staff concerned to undergo COVID-19 testing. Importers seeking consignment clearances today at the FEHD's Food Import and Export Section (Hong Kong and Kowloon Office) on the same floor may proceed to the section's office located at 2/F, Fa Yuen Street Municipal Services Building.

     The FEHD has been strictly implementing disease prevention measures during the epidemic. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if they develop symptoms of COVID-19.