Part-time Assistant Community Organiser of HAD tested positive for COVID-19
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The part-time staff member concerned has no recent travel history. She last performed duties on January 30. She underwent temperature check before work and her body temperature was normal without any symptoms. She wore surgical masks during work. She was a support staff of the Henry G. Leong Yaumatei Community Centre who had no contact with the public and had not worked for the cold shelter. She underwent COVID-19 testing at a Community Testing Centre on January 30 and the test result was negative. She was later tested positive in a voluntary testing on February 2 in the district where she lived. She is receiving treatment.
The HAD has arranged other relevant staff members of the Community Centre to undergo COVID-19 testing, and has thoroughly cleansed and disinfected the facilities and public area of the Centre. The HAD had also immediately informed tenants of the Community Centre of the situation. The Community Testing Centre with the same address is separated from other parts of the Community Centre. It operates independently and has a separate entrance/exit. The staff member concerned did not work for the Community Testing Centre. The operation of the Testing Centre is not affected.
The HAD is highly concerned about the COVID-19 epidemic and will continue to maintain close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection. Staff are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell.
Ends/Sunday, February 6, 2022
Issued at HKT 21:17
Issued at HKT 21:17
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