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HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Tai Po and Eastern Districts
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     In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Tai Po and Eastern Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (October 10) that the Tai Po District Office (TPDO) and the Eastern District Office (EDO) have distributed a total of about 145 000 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 Fu Heng Estate, Tong Sheung Tsuen, Tai Om Village, Tai Yeung Che, Chai Kek, San Tong, San Uk Tsai, San Uk Pai, Ngai Kong, Kau Liu Ha, Chung Uk Tsuen, Ma Po Mei, Ng Tung Chai, Pak Ngau Shek Sheung Tsuen, Pak Ngau Shek Ha Tsuen and Pak Tin Kong for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the Village Representatives.
 
     The EDO also distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Aldrich Garden, Fung Wah Estate, Shan Tsui Court, Yuet Chui Court, Yan Tsui Court, Chai Wan Cinema Building, Wah Tai Mansion, Heng Fa Villa and residential premises around Hing Man Street and Shau Kei Wan Road 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/Monday, October 10, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:10
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