HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Sai Kung, Kwai Tsing and North Districts
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     ​In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Sai Kung, Kwai Tsing and North Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (September 28) that the Sai Kung District Office (SKDO), the Kwai Tsing District Office (K&TDO) and the North District Office (NDO) have distributed a total of about 200 000 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 Choi Ming Court, Metrotown and Hang Hau Village for voluntary testing through the property management companies, the Hang Hau Rural Committee and the Village Representative.
                                                                                    
     The K&TDO also commenced distributing rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in residential premises around Tai Loong Street for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the owners' corporations.
      
     In addition, the NDO commenced distributing rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Tin Ping Estate, Fanling Wai, Kwan Tei, Leng Tsai, So Kwun Po Tsuen and residential premises around Luen Shing Street, Luen Yick Street and Luen Fat Street for voluntary testing through the property management companies, the owners' corporations and the Village Representatives.

     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, September 28, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:25

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