The following press release is issued on behalf of the Independent Commission Against Corruption:

     In view of the epidemic situation, the ICAC today (January 6) announced that starting from tomorrow (January 7), the Commission will continue to maintain essential and emergency public services.
      
     The ICAC's Report Centre at the ICAC headquarters, North Point and the report corruption hotline (2526 6366) will continue to operate round-the-clock. Meanwhile, all Regional Offices will open from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Friday to receive corruption complaints and enquiries from the public.
      
     Other enquiry hotlines, including the Corruption Prevention Advisory Service hotline (2526 6363) and the Business Ethics Development Centre hotline (2826 3288) will also maintain their normal operation.
      
     The ICAC will continue to implement appropriate measures to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19. All ICAC staff and members of the public will have their body temperature checked when entering the ICAC Building and Regional Offices. Only those with normal temperature will be allowed access.
      
     Also, in accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Wearing of Mask) Regulation, members of the public are required to wear a mask while they are inside the ICAC Building and Regional Offices.
      
     The ICAC will review the situation and adjust the relevant arrangements and preventive measures as and when necessary.

Ends/Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Issued at HKT 14:30

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