Temporary closure of some post offices

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     �Hongkong Post said today (March 1) that as some postal staff members have received positive results when undergoing COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, Tuen Mun Central Post Office is closed until March 2 and its Post Office Box Lobby will be reopened tomorrow (March 2). Wah Fu Post Office, Kwai Fong Post Office, Lam Tin Post Office and To Kwa Wan Post Office (including the Post Office Box Lobby) are closed until March 3. Besides, Bulk Acceptance Office of Air Mail Centre is closed until March 2.

     The postal staff members concerned underwent temperature screening when attending work and their body temperature was normal. They were wearing masks while on duty.

     Upon notification of the cases, Hongkong Post arranged for all postal staff members concerned to undergo COVID-19 testing and thorough cleaning and disinfection of all the facilities and mail items of the premises pursuant to the guidelines set out by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH).

     Members of the public can access postal services at other nearby post offices in the districts. For the locations of the post offices, please refer to the following link: hongkongpost.hk/en/about_us/network/post_offices/index.html#list. Hongkong Post apologises for the inconvenience caused. For enquiries, members of the public may call the Hongkong Post enquiry hotline at 2921 2222.

     Hongkong Post will continue to implement measures for social distancing and infection control at all postal facilities to safeguard the health of staff and the public, and maintain close liaison with the CHP of the DH. Staff members are also reminded to take note of their personal hygiene and stay vigilant at all times, and are advised to seek medical advice immediately in case of feeling unwell.

Ends/Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Issued at HKT 9:59

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