The Hong Kong government announced on Saturday (9th) that in response to the increase in the flow of people departing from Shenzhen Bay Port, it will launch an online reservation system for special nucleic acid testing services next week, so that passengers can arrange their customs clearance itinerary.
The government estimates that the nucleic acid test will take 3 hours during the busiest period before the launch of online appointments. Therefore, before the system is launched, control measures will be taken according to the flow of people.
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Increase testing equipment and manpower to cope with the need for passengers to wait outside during peak hours
The government stated that with the increase of the daily quota of Shenzhen Health Station this Friday (8th), there will be additional "humanistic care customs clearance" quotas for specific groups to apply for, and it is estimated that the flow of people leaving the country through the Shenzhen Bay Port The demand for free rapid nucleic acid testing will also increase.
According to the government, according to the estimated number of passengers, testing contractors have been arranged to increase testing equipment and manpower to cope with the daily number of passengers passing through customs.
However, it takes time to digest passengers during peak hours, and it is estimated that the waiting time will be quite long. At the same time, there is not enough space for waiting at the Shenzhen Bay Port, so some tourists have to wait outside the port.
First obtain the Shenzhen Health Station quota and then make an online appointment for testing
In order to facilitate travelers to pre-arrange their itineraries, the government will launch the online reservation system for the special nucleic acid test for re-departures within the next week.
At that time, passengers must first obtain a quota at the Shenzhen Health Station, and then reserve the special nucleic acid testing period of the day through the online system.
Passengers must go to the port for testing on time. Passengers without an appointment will not be allowed to enter or pass through the border.
▼On February 9th, 500 people forced a lot of people in Shenzhen Bay to isolate themselves overnight▼
Nucleic acid testing takes 3 hours during the busiest period
The current service hours of Shenzhen Bay Port are from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.
The special nucleic acid testing service provided by the government free of charge is from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.
According to the latest estimates by the government, it takes about 3 hours for passengers to undergo special nucleic acid testing during the peak hours, and about 2 hours during non-peak hours.
Consider taking control measures according to the flow of people
In order to avoid overcrowding at the port, the government urges travelers to avoid crossing the Shenzhen Bay Port during the busiest time, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
The government will regularly announce the busiest hours and estimated waiting time, and before the appointment arrangement is implemented, control measures will also be considered based on the flow of people.
▼On September 15, 2021, the government implemented the "Easy to Hong Kong" plan▼
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