A Subcontractor Staff Preliminarily Tested Positive for COVID-19

30 December 2020

Cathay Pacific Services Limited (CPSL) has been notified that a subcontractor staff was preliminarily tested positive for COVID-19 in the evening on 30 December 2020. The Company has notified the relevant authorities and staff via intranet immediately.

The sub-contractor staff was responsible for cleaning at staff compound. The index staff wore mask when performing duties and last reported to work on 29 December. As a precaution, CPCT has arranged thorough cleaning and disinfection in the places where the individual worked and visited.

We always remind all staff and terminal users to maintain good personal hygiene and advise them to seek medical advice immediately if they feel unwell. We are keeping in close contact with the relevant authorities and units in Hong Kong.

The company detailed reviews every case and evaluates the risk to make necessary adjustment on our preventative measures. We have fully observed the guidelines issued by the Centre for Health Protection and put in place additional deep cleaning and supplementary disinfection. We also maintain close contact with Centre for Health Protection to ensure our terminal operate in a hygienic and safe environment.