Press Release

Correctional officer of Lo Wu Correctional Institution tests positive for COVID-19

​A correctional officer of Lo Wu Correctional Institution has tested positive for COVID-19 today (March 2).

The staff member responsible for visit registration service underwent COVID-19 testing today and tested positive. She last performed duties on March 1.

The Correctional Services Department has arranged for relevant staff in the institution to undergo COVID-19 testing and will conduct thorough cleaning and disinfection at the relevant locations. As such, the official visit service of Lo Wu Correctional Institution will be suspended tomorrow (March 3).

Ends/Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:00