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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2020-07-28 20:42
Last update date: 2020-07-28 20:42The third wave of new crown pneumonia outbreak in the country. Starting today (28th), the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will arrange free virus testing services for market stall workers. The testing contractor will distribute sample bottles to stall workers and on-site personnel to collect deep throats. Saliva samples do not require online registration. The FEHD stated that it has taken the lead in sending sample bottles to Wong Tai Sin District today, and will continue to distribute bottles in Wong Tai Sin and Kwun Tong District markets in the next few days, and then will continue to arrange testing in other areas.
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The Hong Kong Government yesterday (27th) decided to expand the scope of free testing for employees in higher-risk groups to include market stalls. The FEHD pointed out that the contractor Prenetics Limited is responsible for the testing provided for market stalls. Contractors have successively visited all markets in Hong Kong from today to distribute sample bottles to stall workers and resident staff and collect deep-throat saliva samples. Participants do not need to register online.
A spokesperson for the FEHD said that the contractor will provide a one-stop service. Apart from dispatching staff to distribute the sample bottles, the samples will also be collected for testing in the next 1-2 days. If the result is positive, the case will be immediately referred to the Centre for Health Protection for follow-up. The testing contractor expects that the markets in Wong Tai Sin and Kwun Tong will be covered in the next few days, and will be followed by other areas to arrange testing.
The FEHD stated that it has taken the lead in sending out sample bottles to Wong Tai Sin District today. (Profile picture)
The FEHD also strongly urges market stalls to actively participate in the testing program, and to comply with government regulations, wear masks within the market, and continue to maintain personal and environmental hygiene.
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