The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) today (February 2) said that an Assistant Clerical Officer who works on the seventh floor of West Wing of the Central Government Offices in Tamar has tested positive for COVID-19. She is staying at a hospital for treatment.

     The officer concerned is responsible for internal clerical work without the need to have contacts with the public recently and she had no recent travel history. She wore masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work. She last performed duties on January 31. She accompanied a family member to a hospital for treatment in the evening of January 31. Both received testing for the virus and were confirmed as having COVID-19 today. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is following up the case.

     The CSB has completed thorough cleaning and sterilisation on the floor concerned in accordance with the CHP's advice, and is arranging all staff members working on the same floor to undergo COVID-19 test.

     The CSB has been strictly implementing disease prevention measures during the epidemic and will continue to maintain close liaison with the CHP. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell.

Ends/Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:27

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