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HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Islands, Kwun Tong, Yuen Long 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 Islands, Kwun Tong, Yuen Long and Central and Western Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (July 20) that the Islands District Office (IsDO), Kwun Tong District Office (KTDO), Yuen Long District Office (YLDO) and Central and Western District Office (C&WDO) have distributed a total of about 379 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.

     The IsDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Yu Tai Court and Caribbean Coast for voluntary testing through the property management companies.

     The KTDO also commenced distributing rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Fu Wah Court, Hiu Kwong Court, Hiu Ming Court, Hiu Wah Building, Kai Tin Tower, Hong Ying Court, Hong Tin Court, Sceneway Garden, Lei On Court, Hong Pak Court, Hong Shui Court, Hong Nga Court, Hong Wah Court and Hong Yat Court for voluntary testing through the property management companies.

     The YLDO also distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Tan Kwai Garden, Tan Kwai Villa, Trafalgar Gardens, Osmanthus Gardens, Arnold Gardens, Tin Fu Court, Central Park Towers, Central Park Towers Phase 2 and Tin Oi Court 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 residential premises around Queen's Road West and Belcher's Street for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the owners' corporations.

     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, July 20, 2022
Issued at HKT 20:28
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The Islands District Office today (July 20) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Caribbean Coast for voluntary testing through the property management company.
The Kwun Tong District Office today (July 20) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in  Hiu Kwong Court and Hiu Ming Court for voluntary testing through the property management company.
The Yuen Long District Office today (July 20) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Tin Oi Court for voluntary testing through the property management company.
The Central and Western District Office today (July 20) distributed COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Kwan Yick Building (Phase I) for voluntary testing through the property management company.