Finance chief Paul Chan tests positive for Covid in Saudi Arabia

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po tested positive for Covid during his visit to Saudi Arabia, a government statement said on Thursday.  

Chan led a delegation to Bahrain on Saturday before he headed to Saudi Arabia to attend an international conference held Tuesday to Thursday and run by a think tank under the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the country’s main sovereign wealth fund.  

It is understood that Chan would seek new investment opportunities and boost ties with the two Gulf states throughout his visit.  

The statement today noted that Chan tested positive for the coronavirus under a rapid antigen test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  

“Chan had scheduled to complete his visit and depart for Hong Kong today (October 27). He has canceled the remaining parts of the visit and will stay in Riyadh for a short while and seek to comply with relevant health requirements and return to Hong Kong as soon as possible,” the statement wrote.