The epidemic continues in Hong Kong. The government said today (25th) that a total of 23 locations in the outlying islands, Shatin and Kwai Tsing districts tested positive for sewage due to relatively high virus levels and suspected the existence of hidden patients. On-site cleaning staff and property management staff distributed a total of about 180,000 rapid antigen test kits for self-testing to help identify infected persons.
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The Environmental Protection Department and the Drainage Services Department are collecting sewage samples in various districts for coronavirus testing, and in some districts, positive results have been detected in the sewage. The department and the District Office of the District will successively distribute rapid antigen test kits to the residents, cleaners and property management staff of the locations involved.
The latest locations involved include:
Outlying Islands District - The Visionary, East Ring and East Ring II
Shatin District - Lee On Estate, Fu Po Garden, Kam Ying Court, Green Garden, Kam Lung Court, Nga King Terrace and Vera Long
Kwai Tsing District - Kwai Chung Plaza, Yifa Building, Shui King Building, Jinshi Building, Kwai Po Building, Kwai Lai Building, Kam Wah Building, Kwai Fu Building, Tin On Building, Sun Hua Bank Building, Jin Lu Building, Kwai Fat Building and Guobao Building
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The government reminds the public that when using the rapid antigen test kits, they should pay attention to and follow the manufacturer's instructions, conduct the test and read the results correctly, and take pictures immediately after reading the results for record.
Hands must be clean before and after the test, and non-essential supplies should be kept to a minimum in the sample collection area.
After testing, all components of the test kit need to be carefully wrapped, sealed and disposed of properly.
If the household environment is contaminated during sample collection, it should be disinfected with 1:49 diluted household bleach or 70% alcohol.
Those who have obtained a positive result for the first time with the rapid antigen test can declare through the rapid test online platform. If the public has difficulty using the online platform, they can call the automatic system at 183 6119 to register their identification documents and telephone numbers.
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will contact the person concerned to complete the declaration process.
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26 housing estates and buildings including Sau Mau Ping Village and Xue Shi Terrace were sent 210,000 quick test kits for self-inspection. 15 housing estates on Hong Kong Island were positive for sewage. Serial "eating ginkgo" The Department of Health refers to the patient's home isolation and detoxification, resulting in positive sewage. Six housing estates including Tseung Kwan O Blue Bay, Xinbaocheng, etc. tested positive for sewage. Lingwuyuan sewage positive 180,000 people need rapid testing
