The Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA) today (February 24) said that a clerical staff member of the Student Finance Office has tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19.
The staff member works on the 11th floor of Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices. She last went to work on February 18. She had been wearing a mask at work and followed relevant disease prevention measures.
The WFSFAA will arrange thorough cleaning and disinfection for the office premises concerned. All staff working on the same floor will undergo COVID-19 testing. The WFSFAA will maintain close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health in taking appropriate follow-up action. The service counters on the same floor will be suspended today and tomorrow (February 25). Members of the public who have made prior service appointments will be informed of the alternative arrangements individually.
The WFSFAA will continue to strictly implement various disease prevention measures. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and stay vigilant at all times. They should seek medical advice immediately and inform the WFSFAA if they feel unwell.
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