In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Sai Kung, Tuen Mun, Kwai Tsing and North Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (August 9) that the Sai Kung District Office (SKDO), the Tuen Mun District Office (TMDO), the Kwai Tsing District Office (K&TDO) and the North District Office (NDO) have distributed a total of about 419 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.

     The SKDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Mount Verdant, Po Ming Court and Kwong Ming Court for voluntary testing through the property management companies.
      
     The TMDO also distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Lung Mun Oasis, and residential premises around Tsing Yin Street and Luk Yuen Street for voluntary testing through the property management companies, the owners' corporation and the mutual aid committees.
      
     The K&TDO also commenced distributing rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Tivoli Garden, Greenview Villa, Tsing Yi Estate, Ching Shing Court, Ching Wah Court, Mount Haven, Broadview Garden and Cheung On Estate for voluntary testing through the property management companies.
      
     In addition, the NDO commenced distributing rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Wealthy Villas, Century Court, Fortune House, Parkford Garden, Magdalene Garden, Royal Knoll, Grand Tower, Commune Modern, Belair Monte and Green Code 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/Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:38

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