Positive sewage samples from Zheng Fai Building, Tsz Ching Village, Tsz Wan Shan, indicate that there may be patients with latent new coronary pneumonia on the premises. Therefore, those who have been in Zheng Fai Building during the specified period are required to undergo nucleic acid testing for COVID-19.
The government said today (30th) that in response to the severe COVID-19 epidemic, the Environmental Protection Department, the Drainage Services Department and the interdisciplinary team of the University of Hong Kong have recently stepped up the collection of sewage samples in various districts for virus testing, and found that the test was conducted at Zhenghui Building, Tsz Ching Estate. A positive result shows that there may be hidden patients in this place.
Therefore, the Government cites the Prevention and Control of Disease (Compulsory Testing of Certain Persons) Regulation (the Regulation) (Cap. 599J) to gazette the mandatory testing notice under the Regulation, requesting that the People at Zheng Fai Building, Tsz Ching Estate, undergo nucleic acid testing for COVID-19.
The government strongly reminds citizens that they must strictly abide by the mandatory testing requirements and complete the mandatory testing on time.
Even those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 must undergo the above mandatory testing.
They should also pay close attention to their physical condition and seek immediate medical attention and get tested even if they have only mild symptoms.
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Various districts in Hong Kong have recently found that sewage samples have tested positive.
Yesterday, 11 new cases of unknown origin were added, two of which were discovered through the announcement of positive sewage samples.
Including the suspected Delta case, the person living in the second block of Shin Kong Centre, Wong Tai Sin; and the suspected Omicron case, the person living in the third block of Ting Tao Ya Court.
▼On January 29th, the building where the confirmed cases lived▼
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