Starting today (19th), the government will distribute free rapid test kits to seniors aged 60 and above to encourage them to self-test According to the authorized service units providing services below, senior members can receive 5 quick tests each time, and the authorities also attach a "large-print", illustrated user guide with the package to guide the elderly to take the quick test.
However, the centres are operated on a membership basis. Can non-members receive them?
After getting one set, can I get another set when I need it?
What should the elderly do if they are tested positive for the virus but do not know how to declare?
"Hong Kong 01" organizes a series of materials to answer the problems of many elders.
▼April 13, the last distribution day of the epidemic prevention service package▼
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Where can seniors aged 60 and over get a rapid test kit?
Five types of facilities under the Department of Health and Social Welfare Department will distribute rapid test kits to senior members or service users aged 60 and above starting tomorrow, covering 680 service points, including:
1. Two district health centers and 11 district health stations (members or service users aged 60 or above) under the Primary Healthcare Office of the Food and Health Bureau;
2. 14 elderly health centres (members or service users aged 65 or above) under the Department of Health;
3. 213 district/neighborhood/activity centres for the elderly subsidised by SWD (members aged 60 or above);
4. 93 Day Care Centres/Units for the Elderly, 61 Integrated Home Care Service Teams, 31 Enhanced Home and Community Care Service Teams, and 238 accredited services provided under the Community Care Service Voucher Pilot Scheme for the Elderly, subsidized by SWD unit (service user aged 60 or above);
5. 18 TCM clinics cum teaching and research centres (patients aged 60 or above or their relatives/carers) jointly established by the Hospital Authority, NGOs and local universities.
▼On April 17th, the Federation of Trade Unions sent quick test kits to school children▼
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What should I do if the elderly in need is not a member of the service unit concerned?
The Food and Health Bureau stated that the distribution targets are mainly the usual service recipients/members under the service unit. Only the non-member elders who need it will still be flexible if they want to obtain the rapid test kits. Review distribution procedures.
The authorities also pointed out that the plan to distribute the rapid test is encouraging and voluntary, and has not set a target for this, stressing that the elderly who receive the rapid test should make good use of and apply it, and report if they are positive for the virus.
▼2019 COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit Instructions for Use (Senior Version)▼
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What supplies are included in the rapid test kit?
In addition to the test kits, the rapid test kits will also have a user guide specially designed for the elderly. The government said that the instructions will be in larger fonts, with pictures and texts, to guide the elderly to take the rapid test and how to seek help.
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What should the elderly do if they are found to be positive after a rapid test, but do not know how to report online?
Food and Environmental Hygiene stated that those with positive results of the rapid test should take a photo of the test result and report the result through the "2019 Coronavirus Rapid Antigen Test Positive Person Declaration System" within 24 hours.
Elders who encounter difficulties in using the online reporting system can call the automated system at 1836 119 to register their identity documents and telephone numbers.
The CHP will then contact the person concerned to complete the declaration process.
Negative test results do not need to be declared.
▼Fill in the information on the rapid test positive reporting platform▼
In addition, the Food and Health Bureau also pointed out that the distribution plan this time is not a one-off. The staff in the 680 service points covered by the plan will use their normal relationship with senior members and the opportunity to meet with them from time to time to care about whether they are doing fast. You can also give advice on the spot, which is better than the one-off test.
▼On April 15, the enclosure inspection of Tsui Tao Building, Tsui Ping Village, Kwun Tong▼
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How many times can the senior receive a quick test at a time?
Can I get it again during the distribution period?
It is tentatively planned that the elderly can receive 5 rapid test kits each time, and they can go to the relevant service points to pick them up if necessary. The authorities said that the relevant service points use a membership system to serve the elderly. Concerned about the usage of all members, whether they have used the rapid test, and whether they have reported positive results, it is described as a "complete service", which can make the public use the rapid test kits better.
▼On April 17, there were many people in Tai O, Changsha and Tung Chung on Lantau Island▼
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