Carrie Lam Covid-19 exposure fears dismissed after member of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra infected, 100 musicians quarantined
- Chief executive and Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui attended event at Cultural Centre
- Bass clarinettist Lorenzo Antonio Iosco identified as having contracted virus
The Centre for Health Protection said an unnamed 35-year-old orchestra member had tested preliminary positive for the virus, after principal clarinettist Andrew Simon identified his colleague, Lorenzo Antonio Iosco, who plays bass clarinet, as the musician involved.
But Lam’s office said she was not considered a close contact of the infected musician, as she had worn a mask throughout the performance, did not shake hands with any members, and left during the intermission. She was spotted sitting in the fifth row.
“According to the opinion of the Centre for Health Protection, the chief executive is not listed as a close contact,” the Office of the Chief Executive said in a statement. “She is suggested to take a Covid-19 test, wear a mask in public, and monitor her own health.”
