Following the outbreak of confirmed cases in many places in Tuen Mun, invisible chains of transmission are also suspected in many places in Sham Shui Po.
The government announced the establishment of 8 free testing points for residents and people working in the area to receive free testing services.
Regardless of those who need to undergo compulsory testing or citizens who are worried about their risk of infection, the government welcomes "willingness to do all the testing", and calls on people who live in relevant areas or work and who are at risk of infection to get tested as soon as possible.
On January 18, the third phase of Meifu Xincun closed area inspection
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A government spokesman pointed out that due to the confirmed cases in several areas in Sham Shui Po (including Tai Hang Tung Village, Mei Foo Sun Village, Nam Cheong Street, Hing Wah Street, etc.), it is suspected that there are invisible transmission chains in the area, and the risk of community transmission is high.
From Wednesday (19th), the government added 8 free testing points to provide free testing services to residents and people working in the area.
Including those who conduct compulsory testing and citizens who conduct voluntary testing.
8 inspection points in Sham Shui Po area.
(Hong Kong 01 cartography)
A spokesman for the Food and Health Bureau pointed out that the Omicron variant virus strain is highly transmissible, and the government is very concerned about the risk of transmission in several areas in Sham Shui Po. Therefore, a total of eight testing points have been arranged to facilitate the residents in the area and those working in the area. People "willing to check everything".
The Government will review whether it is necessary to further extend the service date and time of the above-mentioned testing points, depending on the actual usage and demand.
The government appeals to all those who have doubts about their medical conditions, or those who are at risk of infection (such as who have visited places with outbreaks or who have been exposed to positive test cases) to get tested as soon as possible to effectively identify infected people early.
In addition, the government reiterated its call for continued reductions in gatherings, including cross-household gatherings, for some time to come.
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