The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department today expressed concern over an outsourced cleaning worker who was hospitalised after she fell ill while on duty.

In a statement the department explained that the cleaning service contractor worker was found sick at Canal Road Public Toilet during her working hours yesterday. She was admitted to hospital and is in critical condition.

It sent its regards to the worker and wished her a speedy recovery.

The department said it is saddened by the incident and will maintain contact with her family through the service contractor to provide support and assistance to them as far as practicable.