The epidemic in Kwai Chung Village has spread to government departments. According to "Hong Kong 01", a contract employee working on the fifth floor of the Housing Department headquarters in Ho Man Tin was tested last Friday (21st), and yesterday (22nd) confirmed the initial diagnosis.
It is reported that the infected employee lives in Kwai Chung Village, where the outbreak has occurred, and his last day to work at the headquarters was last Friday.
According to sources, employees on the same floor share a pantry and a toilet, and it is estimated that about 100 employees are involved.
"Hong Kong 01" is making enquiries to the Housing Department.
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"Hong Kong 01" received information that a contract employee working on the fifth floor of the Housing Department's headquarters in Homantin, living in Kwai Chung Village, a housing estate where the epidemic was hit, went to work on the last day last Friday, and was sampled on the same day (21st) in response to the mandatory testing announcement , The initial diagnosis was confirmed yesterday.
It is reported that the relevant department heads of the Housing Department have sent a Whatsapp notification to the staff of the relevant information, but have not explained whether testing, quarantine or other work arrangements are required. As for whether the workplace has been fully cleaned and disinfected, they have not formally notified the staff by email.
The source said that employees on the same floor shared a pantry and a toilet, involving at least 100 people, which made many employees worried.
"Hong Kong 01" is making enquiries to the Housing Department.
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