NGOs have reported that some domestic workers have been forced to sleep rough or denied medical help after testing positive for Covid-19. Photo: Sam Tsang
NGOs have reported that some domestic workers have been forced to sleep rough or denied medical help after testing positive for Covid-19. Photo: Sam Tsang

Domestic helpers denied treatment, forced to sleep rough after testing positive during Hong Kong’s fifth coronavirus wave

  • NGOs report at least 10 cases of domestic workers requesting shelter or medical help after testing positive for coronavirus
  • Philippine, Indonesian consulates and local authorities warn employers of legal violations if they break contracts with infected helpers

NGOs have reported that some domestic workers have been forced to sleep rough or denied medical help after testing positive for Covid-19. Photo: Sam Tsang
NGOs have reported that some domestic workers have been forced to sleep rough or denied medical help after testing positive for Covid-19. Photo: Sam Tsang
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