The fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong has rebounded. The Hong Kong government announced today (24th) that a total of six housing estates and housing estates in Shatin and Yuen Long districts had positive sewage test results and relatively high virus levels. The Housing Department and the local District Office A total of about 190,000 rapid antigen test kits will be distributed to affected residents, cleaners and property managers successively for their self-testing.
The Environmental Protection Department and the Drainage Services Department have collected sewage samples in various districts for coronavirus testing, and positive results have been detected in the sewage in some districts, indicating that there may be hidden patients on premises in the districts.
The latest affected housing estates include:
•Shatin District - Fu Po Garden, Lee On Estate, Kam Ying Court, Green Garden and Kam Lung Court
• Yuen Long District - Long Ping Estate
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The Hong Kong government reminds that when using the rapid antigen test kits, you should pay attention to and follow the manufacturer's instructions, test and read the results correctly, and take pictures immediately after reading the results.
Hands must be cleaned before and after the test, and non-essential supplies should be kept to a minimum in the sample collection area.
After testing, carefully wrap and seal all test kit components and dispose of them 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.
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