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Written by: Huang Diwen, Chen Haoran, Huang Weimin
2020-09-11 18:13
Last update date: 2020-09-11 20:31
The third wave of the new coronavirus epidemic in Hong Kong has eased a bit recently. "Hong Kong 01" learned that an employee at the vehicle inspection center at Long Yuet Street in To Kwa Wan was diagnosed. A driver went to the vehicle to inspect the vehicle and heard the staff's discussion. , I even witnessed a staff member who learned of a colleague’s diagnosis and refused to enter the center to work.
The driver confessed that he was worried, and censured the Transport Department for failing to notify the public in advance, and for failing to disinfect the door.
After "Hong Kong 01" inquired about the incident with the Transport Department, someone at the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Examination Center immediately posted a notice of the employee's diagnosis.
The staff of the vehicle inspection center revealed that yesterday, they learned that a colleague from the center had confirmed the diagnosis, but they did not remind the public or shut down the center for disinfection, frankly saying that "the department is slow to respond."
A spokesman for the Transport Department said that it was notified by the Centre for Health Protection today that a civilian working at the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Inspection Centre will thoroughly clean and disinfect the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Inspection Centre on weekends.
The driver witnessed the staff refused to go to work
Mr. Chen (pseudonym), a clerk of the dealership, drove to the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Inspection Center to inspect the vehicle this morning. Unexpectedly, he heard a lot of comments from the staff after he walked. They pointed out that some staff at the center suspected the diagnosis. Enter the center to work, and said to go to the test immediately.
Mr. Chen pointed out that during the process, no staff was seen to close the center or perform disinfection, but some citizens continued to drive to the car for inspection.
He directly reprimanded the Transport Department for failing to notify the public for his concern. He was also worried that he might be infected during the vehicle inspection, and he went to be tested for the virus immediately after the vehicle inspection.
"Hong Kong 01" After the inquiry, the staff posted a notice of confirmed diagnosis
It was seen on the scene that there were still drivers driving taxis and coaches at the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Inspection Center to inspect vehicles.
A driver who was present to handle the vehicle inspection documents said that he heard that someone was diagnosed at the vehicle inspection center, but he could not confirm it. Since he did not enter the office during the process, he was not worried about the incident.
During the reporter's interview, a staff member posted a notice stating that an employee was diagnosed and the center's appointment scheduling service will be suspended next Monday (14th) to remind citizens to make appointments online.
An employee of the vehicle inspection center revealed that a colleague in the office was informed yesterday that a colleague in the office was diagnosed, and another 4 colleague were close contacts. After they learned of the incident this morning, they went to isolation immediately.
He pointed out that there are staff doing routine cleaning as usual today. There were also cleaners spraying alcohol in the office this morning, but no one was seen disinfecting other places or shutting down the center for disinfection. He said frankly, "Departmental response is slow and should be done. Yeah." "Hong Kong 01" is inquiring about the incident with the Transport Department.
Transport Department: Will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected on weekends
A spokesman for the Transport Department said that he received a notice from the Centre for Health Protection today that a civilian working at the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Examination Centre had initially confirmed the COVID-19 virus.
The last time she went to work was September 9th. Before performing her duties, her temperature was normal. She had always worn masks and observed epidemic prevention measures during work. Four civilians working in the same office were close contacts and required isolation and observation.
The Transport Department has immediately followed the guidelines of the Centre for Health Protection to arrange for other employees of the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Examination Centre to be tested for the virus today. At the same time, arrangements have been made for thorough cleaning and disinfection of the To Kwa Wan Vehicle Examination Centre on the weekend. The centre will continue on September 14. Normal operation, providing vehicle inspection services for reserved vehicles.
The Transport Department will continue to maintain close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection, and has also reminded its staff to pay attention to personal hygiene and be vigilant at all times.
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice and notify the department as soon as possible.
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