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Two former flight attendants of Cathay Pacific have been arrested and charged in court for violating the government’s anti-Covid regulations (Cap 599A).
A statement released by the government late Monday night
said the two accused, while employed by the airline as flight attendants,
arrived in
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“During medical surveillance, they had conducted unnecessary activities in contravention of Cap 599A on Dec 25 and 21, 2021 respectively. They were both subsequently tested positive for Covid-19 Omicron variant, and have been discharged from hospital upon completion of treatment.”
At her regular press briefing today, Nov 18, Chief Executive
Carrie Lam confirmed the arrests, and said the two had left
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She added that the government is conducting an investigation to see if Cathay Pacific breached any rules by allowing for such an arrangement to take place.
Earlier this month,
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Health officials have said the two met up on Dec 25 at the home of the second air crew member who had proceeded there after testing negative at the airport.
On Dec 27, the second crew member had lunch with two relatives in Kowloon Tong, and in the process infected a couple of diners. He also went to a pharmacy where he passed on the virus to the unvaccinated proprietor, and indirectly to several other people.
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The government press release said the pair has been released on bail and will appear again on Feb 9 at Tuen Mun and Eastern courts, respectively.
