Publications and Press Releases

22 February 2022

The Immigration Department (ImmD) said today (February 22) that, given the occurrence of a preliminarily confirmed COVID-19 case involving an Assistant Clerical Officer responsible for providing support services at The Births and Deaths General Register Office, the service at the said office is suspended today in the morning. After thorough cleaning of the office, the service for giving a Notice of Intended Marriage will resume today at 1pm. During the service suspension, members of the public in need may contact 2867 2785 for enquiries. Alternatively, they may send their enquiries by email to enquiry@immd.gov.hk or by fax at 2877 7711.

The ImmD has arranged the staff of the office to undergo COVID-19 testing. The ImmD will continue to maintain close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health and actively cooperate with the CHP's quarantine arrangements. The ImmD has also reminded its staff to pay attention to personal hygiene and stay vigilant. Staff have been reminded to seek medical advice and inform the department as soon as possible if feeling unwell.