The government announced in the evening, citing Regulation 599J, to enclose Mei Sau House, Mei Ke House, Mei Chi House, Leung King Estate, Leung Kit House and Leung Wai House, Mei Tin Estate, Shatin, and those who were in the premises must stay on the premises and Accept mandatory testing.
The government stated that the goal is to complete all operations from 10:00 to about 12:00 tomorrow (7th).
The authorities pointed out that since the sewage samples discharged from the above-mentioned buildings tested positive for the new coronavirus, it was suspected that there were invisible patients in the buildings, and the risk of infection in the relevant areas was higher after assessment.
▼On February 6th, the Meixiu Building in Meitian Village, Shatin was closed for inspection▼
Residents must be tested by 1 a.m. tomorrow
A government spokesman said that since the sewage samples discharged from Mei Sau House and Mei Mei House, Mei Tin Estate, Shatin, and Leung Kit House and Leung Wai House, Leung King Estate, Tuen Mun were positive for the new coronavirus, it was suspected that there were invisible patients in the buildings. The risk of infection is likely to be higher, and it is decided to make restrictions and testing declarations in the relevant areas.
The government will set up temporary sampling stations in "restricted areas" and require people to be tested by 1 a.m. tomorrow.
Those who are inspected will be arranged to undergo nucleic acid testing at the sampling station, and a combined throat and nasal swab will be collected by a designated person.
The tested persons must remain in the premises until all persons have test results to reduce the risk of cross-infection.
The government will arrange door-to-door sampling for the disabled and the elderly.
▼On February 6, the mandatory inspection of the enclosure of Meitian Building, Meitian Village, Shatin▼
A government spokesman pointed out that the goal of Mei Sau House and Mei Tin House in Mei Tin Estate is to complete the operation at about 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (7th). The identified subject completes the test and determines the results.
The government continued to point out that when the "relevant announcement" is officially revoked, the government will announce it separately.
If an employee is unable to go to work due to the announcement, I hope that the employer can handle it as appropriate and not deduct the employee's salary and benefits.
According to the mandatory testing notice issued today, anyone who has been in Meixiu Building, Meixiu Building and Liangwei Building for more than two hours between January 24 and February 6; from January 20 to February 6 During this period, those who have been in Liangjie Building for more than two hours must undergo mandatory testing on or before February 8.
As a mutated virus strain is involved, it is prudent that people who have been vaccinated and who have been tested recently are still required to be tested.
▼On February 6, Liangjie Enclosure of Liangjie Village, Tuen Mun, was forced to test▼
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