The Housing Department today said that a project resident engineer has tested positive for COVID-19.

The engineer mainly works at the Tai Po Area 9 construction site and is responsible for the supervision and inspection of the works.

The department has asked the contractor concerned to suggest that all site personnel and workers take a voluntary viral test.

The infected engineer wore face masks and last worked at the site on February 3. He took viral tests as the building where he lives reported two confirmed cases.

The construction site's offices and common communal areas have been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.