â€‹The Transport Department (TD) today (February 12) learnt that a technical officer has tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19.

     The officer concerned works on 15/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices, 11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. The floor concerned is not open to the public. He last performed duties in the morning of February 12.

     He has no recent travel history, and has been wearing facial masks when performing duties. He followed relevant disease prevention measures at work. The TD will continue to closely co-operate with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) on anti-epidemic measures. The workplace of the officer concerned, including the common areas, will be fully cleaned and sterilised in accordance with the guidelines of the CHP.

     During the pandemic, the TD has been strictly implementing various disease prevention measures, including measuring the body temperature of people entering the buildings, providing facial masks and other personal protective equipment for staff, and requesting staff to wear facial masks when in contact with others and at public places. Cleaning and sterilising measures for the working environment of the department have also been stepped up. Staff have been reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell.

     The TD will continue to maintain close liaison with the CHP and co-operate with its anti-epidemic measures.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (February 12) said that a workman has tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

     The workman concerned provides plant maintenance services in Sham Shui Po District. She last performed her duties on February 10. She had been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case and was notified yesterday (February 11) that she had tested positive for COVID-19.

     The workman concerned has no recent travel history. She wore surgical masks when performing her duties. Her body temperature was normal when undergoing temperature screening during work.

     The LCSD has arranged a thorough cleaning and sterilisation at the work areas concerned and all related public facilities according to guidelines provided by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP). 

     The LCSD is highly concerned about the COVID-19 epidemic and will continue to maintain close liaison with the CHP. Staff are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson for Yan Chai Hospital (YCH) today (February 12) announced that a patient confirmed with COVID-19 passed away today.
 
     An 85-year-old male patient (case number: 10356) with chronic diseases attended the Accident & Emergency Department of YCH on January 28 due to pneumonia and fever. Having tested positive for COVID-19, the patient was admitted to the isolation ward for treatment. His condition continued to deteriorate and he was later transferred to the Intensive Care Unit on February 10. The patient developed multi-organ failure and eventually succumbed at 6.08am today.
 
     The hospital is saddened about the passing away of the patient and expressed deep condolences to his family. The hospital would provide support as necessary.
 
     Including the above patient, 186 COVID-19 patients have passed away in public hospitals so far.

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     During the winter surge, the Hospital Authority is closely monitoring the service demand of Accident and Emergency Departments and the occupancy rates in public hospitals. Key service statistics are being issued daily for public information. Details are in the appended table.

Attention duty announcers, radio and TV stations:

Yellow fire danger warning

     The fire danger situation today (February 12) is yellow and the risk of fire is high. People are urged to prevent fires breaking out and hikers should also be vigilant.