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HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Tai Po, North and Eastern Districts (with photos)
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     In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Tai Po, North and Eastern Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (June 17) that the Tai Po District Office (TPDO), the North District Office (NDO) and the Eastern District Office (EDO) have distributed a total of about 170 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.
 
     The TPDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Elegance Garden, Uptown Plaza, Classical Gardens, Grand Dynasty View, Dynasty View, The Balmoral, Greenery Plaza, Evergreen Court, Fuller Garden, Beautiful Garden and residential premises around Ping On Lane and Chui Wo Lane for voluntary testing through the property management companies.
 
     The NDO also distributed rapid test kits to households and cleansing workers living and working in Ping Kong and Ng Uk Tsuen for voluntary testing through the Village Representatives.
 
     In addition, the EDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Harmony Garden, Hiu Tsui Court, Heng Fa Chuen, Heng Fa Villa and residential premises around Comfort Terrace in Fortress Hill and 17-45 Tin Hau Temple Road for voluntary testing through the property management companies.
 
     The HAD made the above arrangements in the hope of identifying infected persons early.
 
     Members of the public may refer to the demonstration video produced by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) under the Department of Health (DH) via www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzFAUzTtmKk to learn how to use the rapid antigen test (RAT) kit.
 
     Persons testing positive through an RAT should take a photo of the test result and declare the result within 24 hours via the Declaration System for Individuals Tested Positive for COVID-19 Using Rapid Antigen Test (www.chp.gov.hk/ratp). If members of the public encounter difficulties in using the online platform, they can call the automated system at 183 6119 to register their identification document and telephone number. The CHP under the DH will contact the relevant person later to complete the report procedure. There is no need to declare negative test results.
 
     The Government appeals for the co-operation of members of the public to safeguard the health of themselves and their families by undergoing testing on a voluntary basis and fighting the virus together. The Government urges all individuals who are in doubt about their own health condition, or individuals with infection risks (such as individuals who visited places with epidemic outbreaks or had contact with cases that tested positive), to undergo testing promptly for early identification of infected persons to reduce the transmission risks of COVID-19.
 
Ends/Friday, June 17, 2022
Issued at HKT 22:00
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The Tai Po District Office today (June 17) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Dynasty View for voluntary testing through the property management company.
The North District Office today (June 17) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households and cleansing workers living and working in Ng Uk Tsuen for voluntary testing through the Village Representatives.
The Eastern District Office today (June 17) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Heng Fa Chuen for voluntary testing through the property management company.