A spokesman for the Government Logistics Department (GLD) said today (August 7) that the Director of Government Logistics, Mr Carlson Chan, had tested positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test. He is undergoing isolation in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health.

     Mr Chan last went to work on August 4. He wore masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work, including rapid antigen tests conducted daily. He has no recent travel history.

     The GLD has conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection operations at the office concerned and will continue to implement disease prevention measures vigorously. Arrangements have been made for relevant staff members to undergo COVID-19 tests in accordance with the advice from the CHP.

Ends/Sunday, August 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:00

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