In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Tuen Mun and North Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (July 19) that the Tuen Mun District Office (TMDO) and the North District Office (NDO) have distributed a total of about 412 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.

     The TMDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Tuen Mun Town Plaza, New Town Mansion, Trend Plaza, Waldorf Garden, Kam Wah Garden, Hong Kong Gold Coast, Marina Villas of Hong Kong Gold Coast, Siu On Court, Aegean Coast, Seaview Garden, Bayview Terrace, Tsing Yung Terrace, Tuen Mun Court, Hanford Garden, Crown by the Sea, Verdant Villa, Palm Cove, Faraday House, Elegant Villa, Castle Peak Bay Garden, Dragon Villa, Lepont, Avignon, Avignon Arles Street, Avignon Benezet Street and the Bloomsway for voluntary testing through the property management companies.

     In addition, the NDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Royal Green, 8 Royal Green, Glorious Peak, King Shing Court, Ka Shing Court, Dawning Views, Avon Park, Cheung Wah Estate and Tin Ping Estate for voluntary testing through the property management companies. The NDO also distributed rapid test kits to households living in Ng Uk Tsuen and Ping Kong (including Ping Kong Village) for voluntary testing through 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/Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Issued at HKT 21:05

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