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 390 000 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:
- Eastern District – Lei King Wan and Taikoo Shing
- Kowloon City District – Sheung Lok Estate, residential premises around Waterloo Road, Perth Street, Gullane Road and Shek Ku Street (See Annex)
- Yau Tsim Mong District – Charming Garden, Hoi Fu Court, Park Avenue and Central Park
- Sai Kung District – Choi Ming Court, Metrotown, Mount Verdant and Lakeside Garden
- Tsuen Wan District – Phase 1-3 of Belvedere Garden, Bayview Garden, Serenade Cove, Greenview Court and The Panorama
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, June 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:30
Issued at HKT 16:30
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