ýÿIn light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Wong Tai Sin, Eastern and North Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (January 9) that the Wong Tai Sin District Office (WTSDO), the Eastern District Office (EDO) and the North District Office (NDO) have distributed a total of about 39 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.

     The WTSDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Grand View Garden, Regent on the Hill and King Lai Court for voluntary testing through the property management companies.
      
     The EDO also distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in residential premises around Tai Foo Street for voluntary testing through the owners' corporations and the property management companies.
      
     In addition, the NDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Wo Hop Shek Village, Wo Hing Tsuen, Regalia Villa, Wealthy Villas, Century Court, Fortune House, Parkford Garden, Magdalene Garden and Royal Knoll for voluntary testing through the Village Representatives and 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/Monday, January 9, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:00

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