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FS visits biomedical firm in UK

Financial Secretary Paul Chan yesterday visited a biopharmaceutical company and the Royal College of Art, and attended a lunch hosted by the China-Britain Business Council, as part of his ongoing trip to London.   Mr Chan visited AstraZeneca and met the company’s senior management to learn about its drug research and development activities, as well as its latest expansion plans.   AstraZeneca indicated that following in-depth talks with Hong Kong’s Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, it plans to develop a research and development centre in Hong Kong and will engage in further discussion with relevant government departments on the matter.   The Financial Secretary then attended a roundtable luncheon held by the China-Britain Business Council, and met representatives of British enterprises that do business, or plan to do business, either in the Mainland or Hong Kong.   Mr Chan later visited the Royal College of Art, which collaborated with the Hong Kong Polytechnic Unive
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Student office reports virus case

The Working Family & Student Financial Assistance Agency today reported that a Student Finance Office (SFO) staff member has tested positive for COVID-19.   The clerical grade staff member works on 4/F, Trade & Industry Tower and does not have contact with the public in his daily work.   He last went to work on February 10. He wore a surgical mask while performing his duties and properly maintained social distancing.   The offices on 4/F have been closed this afternoon for thorough cleaning and disinfection.   The service counters on the same floor will suspend services up to February 19 and the SFO will contact those who have made appointments for counter services.   The agency has reminded staff to pay attention to personal hygiene and will continue to maintain close liaison with the Centre for Health Protection.
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