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 Housing Department and the respective District Offices will commence distributing about 200 000 sets of the COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits to residents, cleaning workers and property management staff working in the following areas for them to take the test on their own, in order to help identify infected persons:
- Sai Kung District – Kin Ming Estate, Choi Ming Court, Metro Town and Mount Verdant
- Yau Tsim Mong District – A Lei Wah Building, 11A, 15 and 20-20A Ashley Road, 6 Ichang Street, Ma's Building, 30-31 Haiphong Road, Ashley Mansion, Hankow Apartments, 31, 51-57E (odd numbers) Hankow Road, Hon Kwong Mansion, Hanyee Building, and Bo Fung Building
- Kowloon City District – Dunbar Place, Princess Court, Balwin Court, Perth Apartments, Perth Garden, Grace Mansion, King Tak Terrace, Bonavista Building, Arran Court, Merrington Mansion, Mandarin Court, Bel-Air House, 1-3 (odd numbers) Perth Street, Venus Court and The Astrid
- Wong Tai Sin District – Billionnaire Royale, Le Billionnaire, Chuk Yuen United Village and Tung Tau (II) Estate
Members of the public may refer to (www.coronavirus.gov.hk/rat/eng/rat.html) 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 of them 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 183 6119 to register their identification document and telephone number. The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will contact the relevant person later to finish the report procedure.
Ends/Sunday, May 15, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:30
Issued at HKT 16:30
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