Several SWD offices temporarily closed
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| Office | Address | Case | |
| 1 | Tuen Mun (South) Integrated Family Service Centre | No. 1-7 and 9-16, G/F, Wu Pik House, Wu King Estate, Tuen Mun | Positive |
| 2 | San Po Kong Social Security Field Unit | Unit 701, 7/F, Stelux House, 698 Prince Edward Road East, San Po Kong | One preliminary positive and one suspected |
| 3 | Tuen Mun (West) Integrated Family Service Centre | Room 201, 2/F, Tai Hing Government Offices, 16 Tsun Wen Road, Tuen Mun | Preliminary positive |
| 4 | Tuen Mun Social Security Field Unit | 4/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun | Suspected |
| 5 | Chai Wan (East) Integrated Family Service Centre | 3/F, Chai Wan Municipal Services Building, 338 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan | Suspected |
The positive case found in the Tuen Mun (South) Integrated Family Service Centre is related to an Assistant Social Work Officer, who last performed duties on February 16.
On the preliminary positive cases, the case found in the San Po Kong Social Security Field Unit is related to a Clerical Officer who last performed duties on February 16, while the case found in the Tuen Mun (West) Integrated Family Service Centre is related to an Assistant Social Work Officer, who last performed duties on February 22.
They have been wearing masks when performing duties. Their body temperatures were normal when undergoing temperature screening during work.
A thorough cleaning and disinfection has been arranged at the premises concerned. For enquiries, members of the public may call the following service units during office hours:
(1) Tuen Mun (South) Integrated Family Service Centre (Tel: 2450 4386);
(2) San Po Kong Social Security Field Unit (Tel: 2322 9999);
(3) Tuen Mun (West) Integrated Family Service Centre (Tel: 2467 4757) ;
(4) Tuen Mun Social Security Field Unit (Tel: 2441 7910); and
(5) Chai Wan (East) Integrated Family Service Centre (TelGĄ 2505 8733).
During the pandemic, the department has been strictly implementing various disease prevention measures, including measuring the body temperature of people entering the office and providing masks and other personal protective equipment for staff. 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 23, 2022
Issued at HKT 21:45
Issued at HKT 21:45
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