Family member of DEMS tests preliminarily positive for COVID-19

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A spokesman for the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) said today (February 25) that the son of the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services, Mr Eric Pang, tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19. Mr Pang tested negative after a COVID-19 rapid antigen test this morning, and his deep throat saliva specimen submitted for testing also showed a negative result.

     The son of the director was informed that the testing result of his deep throat saliva specimen was preliminarily positive. He is now at home pending admission to hospital or isolation facility in accordance with the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH).

     The Director and other family members are now undergoing home quarantine in accordance with the "StayHomeSafe" Scheme. He will work from home during the quarantine period.

     The EMSD has conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection at the relevant offices, and has arranged for relevant staff members to undergo testing.

     The EMSD 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 and inform the EMSD if they are feeling unwell.

Ends/Friday, February 25, 2022
Issued at HKT 19:50

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