The government announced earlier that the "needle-free paper" issued by seven doctors will expire on October 12.
"Hong Kong 01" asked the Civil Service Bureau and the Hospital Authority about the number of employees currently holding the relevant "needle-free paper". The reply was that the government was reviewing the exemption certificates submitted by the employees, and no further information could be provided at the moment.
The bureau also emphasized that if the relevant government employees fail to provide new "needle-free papers", they will be refused entry to the relevant government buildings and office premises, and may be regarded as "unexcused absences".
In response to the enquiry, the HA pointed out that the HA does not maintain relevant statistics for enquiries on certificates of recovery or infection and medical exemption certificates for COVID-19 vaccination.
▼On September 22, the police arrested three doctors who were suspected of spamming "needle-free paper"▼
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The government announced yesterday that from October 12, medical exemption certificates issued in the past by seven private doctors involved in police arrests will be deemed invalid.
In response to the enquiry, the Civil Service Bureau stated that the arrangement also applies to government employees.
The government is reviewing the exemption certificates submitted by the employees and is unable to provide further information at this time.
Government employees have two options if they hold the needle-free paper involved
The Civil Service Bureau also pointed out that the bureau has notified various government departments that government employees who are still using the medical exemption certificate issued by the relevant private doctor need to provide a new exemption certificate before October 12. , need to submit the proof of vaccination and before completing the required number of injections, regularly carry out nucleic acid testing at their own expense outside working hours.
Unexcused absence from work after "dead line" without submitting new documents
From October 12, government employees concerned who fail to provide new exemption certificates or receive vaccinations will be denied entry to relevant government buildings and premises.
If an employee fails to return to their workplace for this reason, it may be considered an "unexcused absence".
In response to the enquiry, the HA pointed out that the HA does not maintain relevant statistics for enquiries on certificates of recovery or infection and medical exemption certificates for COVID-19 vaccination.
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