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HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Tuen Mun, Tai Po, Eastern and Central and Western Districts (with photos)
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     ​In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Tuen Mun, Tai Po, Eastern and Central and Western Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (June 22) that the Tuen Mun District Office (TMDO), the Tai Po District Office (TPDO), the Eastern District Office (EDO) and the Central and Western District Office (C&WDO) have distributed a total of about 217 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.
 
     The TMDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Siu Shan Court, Nerine Cove and The Sea Crest for voluntary testing through the property management companies.
 
     The TPDO and the EDO also distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Wang Fuk Court and Fu Heng Estate in Tai Po District and Fortress Garden, Harbour Heights, Le Sommet and residential premises around Oil Street, Power Street, Fortress Hill Road and Cheung Hong Street in Eastern District for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the owners' corporations.
 
     In addition, the C&WDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Centenary Mansion, Kwong Fung Terrace and residential premises around Sands Street, Holland Street and Sai Cheung Street, as well as residential premises around Third Street and Water Street, for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the owners' corporations. The C&WDO also arranged to distribute rapid test kits to households living in "three-nil" buildings in the district for which the sewage samples tested positive.
 
     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/Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:45
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The Tuen Mun District Office today (June 22) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Nerine Cove for voluntary testing through the property management company.
The Tai Po District Office today (June 22) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Wang Fuk Court for voluntary testing through the property management company and the owners' corporation.
The Eastern District Office today (June 22) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Fortress Garden, Harbour Heights, Le Sommet and residential premises around Oil Street, Power Street, Fortress Hill Road and Cheung Hong Street for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the owners' corporations.
The Central and Western District Office today (June 22) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Centenary Mansion, Kwong Fung Terrace and residential premises around Sands Street, Holland Street and Sai Cheung Street, as well as residential premises around Third Street and Water Street, for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the owners' corporations.