The epidemic continues in Hong Kong. The government said today (12th) that due to positive sewage samples in many districts, indicating that there may be hidden patients, the Housing Department and the District Office of the district will distribute a total of About 390,000 rapid antigen test kits for them to test themselves.
Areas tested positive for sewage monitoring include Lei King Wan and Taikoo Shing in Eastern District; Sheung Lok Estate, Kowloon City District, residential areas near Waterloo Road, Bar Fu Street, Carling Road and Shek Kwu Street; Fu Wing Garden, Hoi Fu, Yau Tsim Mong District Court, Parkview Bay and Royal Park Bay; Sai Kung District Choi Ming Court, Metro Station, Green Peak and Green Tong Garden; Tsuen Wan District Belvedere Garden Phases 1 to 3, Bayview Garden, Yun Tao Court, Tsui Tao Court and Wei Jing Garden.
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The Hong Kong government stated that in response to the new crown epidemic, the Environmental Protection Department and the Drainage Services Department are collecting sewage samples in various districts for coronavirus testing. In response to the positive results of sewage testing in some areas and the relatively high virus load, quick tests are distributed to people in the districts. kits for them to self-test to assist in identifying infected individuals.
In Sheung Lok Village, Kowloon City, the areas around Waterloo Road, Prafu Street, Kaling Road and Shek Kwu Street are positive for residential sewage monitoring and require rapid testing.
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The government reminds that when using rapid antigen test kits, one 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.
Persons who have obtained a positive result for the first time with the rapid antigen test can declare through the online platform of the "2019 Coronavirus Rapid Antigen Test Positive Results Person Declaration System".
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