The government will cancel the isolation order for confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia from January 30, and the Hospital Authority will also stop telemedicine services, and citizens can seek medical treatment from private doctors.
In addition, Lu Chongmao, director of the Medical and Health Bureau, said that the mask order has not been revoked yet.
Legislative Council member Chen Peiliang said that the cancellation of the isolation order indicates that Hong Kong society has taken another critical step towards normalcy, but he reminded to pay attention to doctor's certificates and sick leave arrangements, and called on the government to strengthen explanations and provide guidance to employers and employees.
On March 15, 2022, the community isolation facility in Xintian was reflected in the setting sun.
(File photo/Photo by Li Zetong)
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Chen Peiliang pointed out that after the cancellation of the quarantine order, if employees are absent from work due to the epidemic, they can still get paid sick leave if they hold a doctor's certificate.
He believes that there may be confusion in the initial stage of lifting the isolation order, and hopes that the government will strengthen explanations and provide guidance to employers and employees, clearly pointing out that it should be handled in accordance with the Employment Ordinance like other diseases.
Employers and employees should also strengthen communication and be flexible.
He reminded that the cancellation of the quarantine order does not mean that the virus has disappeared. Citizens still need to take good precautions, and the government must also pay close attention to the risks of the rebound of the epidemic to the public medical and health system.
As for the mask order, Chen Peiliang hopes that on the basis of scientific epidemic prevention and risk-based, the outdoor and indoor mask orders will be canceled in stages and in an orderly manner as soon as possible, and citizens will "determine and be responsible for themselves."
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