One-off ex-gratia cash allowance for locally confirmed COVID-19 patients to stop accepting applications
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The one-off ex-gratia cash allowance for locally confirmed COVID-19 patients has been introduced since November 27, 2020, as a temporary measure to provide one-off ex-gratia cash assistance to infected persons who have to be hospitalised in public hospitals due to COVID-19. As at January 27, 2023, a total of 2 728 eligible persons have received the allowance.
With the Government's adjustment to the anti-epidemic measures, the public is gradually resuming normal daily lives. The ex-gratia cash allowance scheme will cease.
Eligible persons should submit their applications on or before February 13. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants may contact the medical social services units of the public hospitals for enquiries.
Ends/Monday, January 30, 2023
Issued at HKT 12:00
Issued at HKT 12:00
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