The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (January 25) said that an outsourced worker has tested preliminarily positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The outsourced worker concerned worked at the Sports Funding Office of the Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters in Sha Tin District. He is a support staff member who needs not have contact with the public. He last performed duties on January 21. He underwent a compulsory COVID-19 test earlier as there was a confirmed case at his residential estate, and was notified today that he had tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19.
The worker concerned has no recent travel history. He wore surgical masks when performing duties, and his body temperature was normal when undergoing temperature screening during work.
The LCSD will arrange thorough cleaning and sterilisation at his working area and the public utilities according to the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP).
The LCSD is highly concerned about the COVID-19 epidemic and will continue to maintain close liaison with the CHP. Staff are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell.
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