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210,000 people in Shatin and Tsz Wan Shan Qi Uk Estate were positive for sewage

2022-06-18T09:28:21.302Z


The outbreak of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong has been repeated, and confirmed cases have also been reported in various districts. The Government announced today (18th) that seven housing estates and housing estates in Shatin and Tsz Wan Shan had positive sewage test results and relatively high virus levels, including


The outbreak of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong has been repeated, and confirmed cases have also been reported in various districts.

The government announced today (18th) that seven housing estates and housing estates in Shatin and Tsz Wan Shan, including Pok Hong Village, Sha Kok Village, Tsz Lok Village and Tsz Hong Village, had positive sewage test results and relatively high virus levels.

The Housing Department and the local District Offices will successively distribute a total of about 210,000 rapid antigen test kits to its residents, cleaners and property management staff for their self-testing.


Authorities said that in response to the new crown epidemic, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Drainage Services Department are collecting sewage samples in various districts for coronavirus testing, and positive results have been detected in the sewage in some areas, indicating that there may be hidden patients on premises in the area.

The latest areas involved are concentrated in the two districts of Shatin and Tsz Wan Shan, a total of seven housing estates and housing estates, including:

Shatin District - Pok Hong Estate, Sha Kok Estate, Yit Ming Estate and Yu Shing Court

Wong Tai Sin District - Tsz Lok Village, Tsz Hong Village and Tsz Man Village

▼On June 16, before entering the bar, you must show a negative test certificate on the first day▼


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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".

If members of the public have difficulty using the online platform, they can call the automated system at 183 6119 to register their identity documents and telephone numbers.

The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health will contact the person concerned to complete the declaration process.

▼Announcement of mandatory testing on June 17▼


Civil servants who are in contact with the public are required to take regular rapid tests. The number of civil servants tested daily reaches 106,000. CUHK: Antibodies in breast milk disappear within 5-6 months after the injection. Epidemic prevention awareness Lam Cheng: Hope that the state of return to normal can be maintained until the epidemic situation after July 1st | The daily rapid test of teachers and students in all schools in Hong Kong will be maintained until the end of the school year. Residential staff must have 3 injections. There are more than 1,000 confirmed cases. There are many groups. Lin Zheng admits that the epidemic will rebound. Father's Day Reduces Cross-Family Gatherings Eighth Round of Quarantine Hotels | 62 8.1 onwards for 23,000 rooms non-suite single most expensive $11,000 nights

Source: hk1

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