Allow Staff To Work From Home, Private Firms Urged

The government again called on employers in the private sector to allow their staff to work from home as much as possible, in order to stop the further spread of Covid-19 in the community.

In a statement, a spokesman said this was needed to reduce the flow of people and social contacts in the community.

The government announced last week that government employees – save those involved in providing emergency and essential public services – should work from home.

It announced that these arrangements would be extended for at least one week, to August 2, as the coronavirus situation in the city remains severe.

The government said it understands the reduction in public services is inconvenient, but appealed for the public's understanding.

The spokesman urged the public to use means like the post, drop-in boxes or online channels to receive the services they need.

The statement also reminded those heading to government centres to comply with the infection control measures implemented by relevant departments.