Government follows up on positive results of sewage surveillance and appeals to residents to undergo virus testing
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Rapid test
As regards positive sewage testing results with relatively high viral loads in the following areas, the respective District Offices will distribute about 145 000 sets of the COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits to a total of about 145 000 residents, cleaning workers and property management staff working in the following areas starting from tomorrow (March 22) for them to take the test on their own, in order to help identify infected persons:
- Yuen Long District - Tin Yau Court and Kenswood Court, Lynwood Court, Maywood Court and Chestwood Court of Kingswood Villas
- North District - Tai Tau Leng, Cheung Wah Estate, Ka Fuk Estate, Parkford Garden, Royal Knoll, Fortune House, Regalia Villa, Century Court, Wealthy Villas, Magdalene Garden and Vine Art Villa
- Kwai Tsing District - Lai King Estate, Wonderland Villas, Regency Park, Ching Wah Court, Mayfair Gardens and Rambler Crest
- Eastern District - Perfect Mount Gardens, Ming Wah Dai Ha, Shau Kei Wan Plaza, Lime Gala, Shau Kei Wan Centre, Tung Shing Court, Hong Wah Mansion and Harmony Place
- Southern District - Residential premises near Yue Fai Road, Aberdeen Main Road and Old Main Street, Aberdeen (See Annex)
- Kwun Tong District - Telford Gardens, Amoy Gardens, Tak Bo Garden, Jade Field Garden, Wang Kwong Building and Lee Kee Building
Members of the public may refer to (www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzFAUzTtmKk) for enquiries relating to the use of the RAT kits.
When using an RAT kit, please pay attention to and follow the instructions from the manufacturer to perform the test and read the result properly. It is advisable to record the displayed result by taking a photo immediately after reading. Users should wash their hands before and after performing the tests, and avoid placing non-essential items within the specimen collection area. After completing the test, wrap and seal all components of the test kit carefully and dispose properly. If the household environment is contaminated during the specimen collecting process, disinfection should be conducted with 1 in 49 diluted bleach solution or 70 per cent alcohol.
People who obtained a positive result through an RAT for the first time can report via the online platform "Declaration System for individuals tested positive for COVID-19 using Rapid Antigen Test" (www.chp.gov.hk/ratp/). If individuals encounter difficulties using the online platform, they can call the automated system at 1836 119 to register their identification document and telephone number. The Centre for Health Protection will contact the relevant person later to finish the report procedure.
Ends/Monday, March 21, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:25
Issued at HKT 17:25
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