Secretary for Labour & Welfare Chris Sun and Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung today expressed their profound sorrow over the passing of a social worker from the Social Welfare Department (SWD).

The social worker was found collapsed last month, and was later certified dead in hospital.

Both officials extended their deepest condolences to his family.

Mr Sun added that the SWD has promptly contacted his family to provide appropriate support and will continue to assist them through this difficult time.