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More than 4.68 million community tests have been conducted with 0.02% of initial positive 18 centers extended operation and 3 will be withdrawn

2021-06-12T20:56:57.433Z


The Food and Health Bureau (FHB) announced late at night on June 11 (Friday) that it has decided to extend the operation of 18 community testing centers, and the other three will cease operations this month. The community testing centers in all districts have since 11 last year


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Written by: Yang Qian

2021-06-12 02:11

Last update date: 2021-06-12 03:53

The Food and Health Bureau (FHB) announced late at night on June 11 (Friday) that it has decided to extend the operation of 18 community testing centers, and the other three will cease operations this month.

Community testing centers in various districts have been opened successively since November 15 last year. As of June 10, a total of more than 4.68 million people have been provided with testing services, of which about 1130 samples tested positive for preliminary results (approximately 0.02%) .

There are currently 21 community testing centers in Hong Kong, and 3 of them are about to cease operation.

The community testing centres including the Ma On Shan Sports Centre in Sha Tin and the Tsing Yi Sports Centre will cease operation after June 15 (Wednesday); the community testing centre at Tin Ching Community Hall in Tin Shui Wai will cease operation after June 30 (Wednesday).

Among the 18 community testing centers extended by the government, 6 include Leighton Hill Community Hall in Wan Chai, Quarry Bay Community Hall in Eastern District, Leidong Community Hall in Southern District, To Kwa Wan Sports Centre in Kowloon City, Yau Tong Community Hall and Hang Hau The community hall will operate daily as usual.

The other 12 will be closed on the following dates due to the change of service contractors.

Citizens can still use the online appointment system to select other dates and time periods to go to the relevant testing center for testing.

Free testing service

At present, certain groups of people (including listed premises and catering business employees, construction site workers, etc.), people who are required to undergo mandatory testing, and those who have been notified of potential infections of "Travel with peace of mind" can receive free testing at community testing centers.

The free testing service must be booked through the appointment system. Those who have not made an appointment will have to pay the testing fee by themselves; some specific groups must present a doctor’s certificate or vaccination record before they can receive the free testing service; the government does not rule out The request extends to other specific groups.

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Self-financed testing service

The testing center also provides citizens with self-paid testing services up to 240 yuan.

In order to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, testing agencies provide various contactless payment methods.

The government encourages citizens who use self-paid services to minimize and avoid cash payments.

Opening hours and registration method

The opening hours of the centre are from 8 am to 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 8 pm daily.

Deep cleaning and disinfection will be carried out after closing in the afternoon and evening.

Provide appointment and on-site registration services.

Priority will be given to providing services to citizens who have made appointments. Citizens only need to provide simple personal information (including name, valid identification document number and contact phone number) in the 24-hour appointment system, select the location and time of the test, and the appointment system will show each center one to two in the future. Weekly appointment status; citizens can also call the testing center to check whether there is an appointment or on-site registration before going to the community testing center.

If the result is negative after the test, you will receive a nucleic acid test result certificate from the testing agency within 24 hours.

As for those whose test results are confirmed by the Department of Health as positive, they will be notified by the Department of Health through a call according to the established procedures and will be arranged to be sent to a public hospital for isolation and treatment.

Details of testing methods other than community testing centers have been posted on the website www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/early-testing.html.

Anyone with symptoms should seek medical attention immediately and should not go to a community testing center.

Community Testing Center Appointment Website:

(click here)

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Source: hk1

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