US for IT tests positive for COVID-19

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Following two drivers in the Innovation and Technology Bureau (ITB) testing preliminary positive for COVID-19, staff in the Principal Official's Office in the ITB underwent swab sampling for COVID-19 testing yesterday (February 22). One preliminary positive case was identified, involving the Under Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Dr David Chung.

     He works at 20/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, Tamar. He last went to work on February 18. He wore face masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work. He has no recent travel history. The ITB has conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection at the relevant offices, and arranged for relevant staff members to undergo COVID-19 tests.

     The test results for both rapid testing and PCR testing for the Secretary for Innovation and Technology, Mr Alfred Sit, are negative. After consulting the Department of Health and for the sake of prudence, Mr Sit will work from home for seven days until February 26, counting from the last day he had contact with the positive case.

     The ITB will continue to implement disease prevention measures vigorously, and has reminded all staff members to pay attention to personal hygiene and stay vigilant at all times. They should seek medical advice if they feel unwell.

Ends/Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 13:40

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