Secretary for Transport & Logistics Lam Sai-hung has been identified as a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case and is undergoing home quarantine.

A friend of his, whom Mr Lam dined with last night, tested positive for COVID-19 through a rapid antigen test (RAT) earlier today.

Mr Lam was identified as a close contact after the assessment conducted by the Centre for Health Protection. He is undergoing home quarantine in accordance with the Government’s StayHomeSafe scheme and will undergo medical surveillance as required by the scheme, including conducting tests on specified days.

He will work from home during the quarantine period.

Mr Lam tested negative after taking a COVID-19 RAT this morning. He wore masks and followed disease prevention measures at work.

The bureau has conducted thorough cleaning and disinfection at the relevant office and has arranged staff members to undergo testing.