A 63-year-old man was sentenced by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today (December 28) for violating the Prevention and Control of Disease Regulation (Cap. 599A).

     The man earlier tested positive for COVID-19 and was issued with an isolation order. Before the end of the isolation period, he left the place of isolation on August 17. He was charged with contravening sections 32 (1) and (3) of the Regulation and was fined $5,000 by the Fanling Magistrates' Courts today.

     A spokesman for the Department of Health said that co-operation and support by members of the public play a critical role in anti-epidemic work. They must strictly observe relevant requirements in order to fight the pandemic and minimise the risk of transmission in the community. The spokesman reiterated that resolute actions will be taken against anyone who breaches the relevant regulations.

Ends/Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:15

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