It has been more than two months since the fifth wave of the epidemic, and the government's response and anti-epidemic capabilities have come under fire.
The regular anti-epidemic press conference hosted by the Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, this morning (19th) focused on the contribution of civil servants to the fight against the epidemic, emphasizing that a total of 140,000 civil servants were mobilized in different aspects of the anti-epidemic work, accounting for 70% of the entire team.
As of March 14, 32,200 civil servants had contracted the virus, accounting for 17% of the total number of civil servants, and more than 70 percent had returned to work.
Carrie Lam said that behind a large number of anti-epidemic work is the team of civil servants. In addition to shouldering the anti-epidemic work, they must also stand up to the pressure of the reduction in the number of colleagues infected with the epidemic and even the pressure of criticism from all parties, and go to the front line or work in the back.
She said that she will accept all well-intentioned criticisms with humility, but she will immediately refute false accusations with ulterior motives, emphasizing that civil servants are devoted to their duties under the severe epidemic and fight the epidemic together, and there is no "lazy supervision or lack of work".
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Nip Tak-kuen, stressed that most civil servants actively demonstrate their commitment, and the authorities will never condone those who have no commitment.
He pointed out that civil servants will humbly accept opinions and criticisms from the outside world, and understand that there is still much room for improvement.
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Carrie Lam pointed out that a large amount of anti-epidemic work, from material supply, vaccination, to the construction of isolation facilities, relies on the assistance of the civil service team. I would like to express my gratitude to all those who stick to their posts and serve the public.
Nie Dequan also thanked the frontline colleagues for their hard work in serving the public. He said that during the epidemic, the bureau has made every effort to mobilize all human and material resources to assist in the fight against the epidemic. All policy bureaus and departments are performing their respective duties and coordinating different actions.
Nie Dequan stressed that most civil servants actively demonstrate commitment, and the authorities will never condone those who have no commitment.
The number of public servants infected with the epidemic has slowed down Nie Dequan: reflecting the overall development of the epidemic
Nie Dequan mentioned that the increase in the number of infections among civil servants has slowed down recently, which to a certain extent reflects the development of the social epidemic.
He emphasized that he attaches great importance to the protection of government personnel against the epidemic. It has been stipulated that employees must take two shots at the end of this month before they can enter government premises and offices. At present, 99% of employees have received one dose of the vaccine, and more than 96% have received two shots.
He said that in the anti-epidemic work, a total of 140,000 civil servants have been mobilized. Due to the wide range of anti-epidemic work, leaders from different policy bureaus must plan and coordinate. The Food and Health Bureau, the Department of Health and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department are responsible for formulating and promoting the overall Anti-epidemic strategies and measures.
The Home Affairs Bureau, the Home Affairs Department, the Labour and Welfare Bureau, and the Social Welfare Department are in charge of the enclosure testing operations and support the quarantined persons and residential care homes for the elderly or disabled.
The Civil Service Bureau promotes the vaccination program; the Information Service is responsible for disseminating information on the epidemic.
Leaders from different policy bureaus coordinate various anti-epidemic work
Nie Dequan emphasized that each policy bureau and department performed their own duties. For example, since the fifth wave of the epidemic, a total of 245 closed and forced inspection operations have been carried out. 39 departments in total.
The Development Bureau and related engineering departments are preparing for the construction of isolation facilities at full speed. The Security Bureau and various disciplined forces assist in the management, and 69,000 people are mobilized to maintain daily social order and public order.
In order to speed up the tracking of infection cases, the government expanded and established a case tracking office, and mobilized 12 departments and 430 civilian staff to participate.
Nie Dequan said that civil servants must be quarantined when diagnosed, which will inevitably affect public services, and non-emergency services have also been adjusted. The government is maintaining urgently necessary public services, such as emergency rescue, immigration control point operations, and mail delivery services.
In response to the needs of the public, many departments continue to maintain essential services.
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