Hong Kong's government said that special work arrangements would be put in place from Tuesday to reduce the number of civil servants working in the office amid a growing spate of local COVID-19 cases.
The government said some employees would take turns not to return to the office and "work from home as much as possible".
As a result individual departments may temporarily reduce some public services, it said in a statement on Monday.Reporting by Twinnie Siu and Farah Master; Editnig by Kim CoghillSubscribe to our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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