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HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Sham Shui Po, Tsuen Wan and Yau Tsim Mong Districts
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     ​In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Sham Shui Po, Tsuen Wan and Yau Tsim Mong Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (October 12) that the Sham Shui Po District Office (SSPDO), the Tsuen Wan District Office (TWDO) and the Yau Tsim Mong District Office (YTMDO) have distributed a total of about 116 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.

     The SSPDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Hoi Lok Court and Hoi Tak Court for voluntary testing through property management companies.
 
     The TWDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Discovery Park, Tsuen King Garden and Kam Tsuen Mansion for voluntary testing through property management companies. The TWDO also distributed rapid test kits to households living in 413-427 Castle Peak Road - Tsuen Wan for voluntary testing through the local organisation.
 
     In addition, the YTMDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in The Metropolis Residence and residential premises around Temple Street and Woosung Street for voluntary testing through property management companies and owners' corporations. The YTMDO also arranged to distribute rapid test kits to households living in "three nil" buildings with positive sewage test results in the District.

     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, October 12, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:52
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