The epidemic of new coronary pneumonia in Hong Kong has rebounded, and confirmed cases have also been reported in various districts.
The Hong Kong government announced today (17th) that in response to the positive sewage test results and relatively high virus levels in the four districts, the District Offices in the districts will successively distribute the distribution to residents, local cleaning staff and property management staff in the following locations A total of about 250,000 rapid antigen test kits for their own testing.
The housing estates and buildings involved include Grand Promenade Bay and Yat Tao Beach in Eastern District; Pak O Hill in Wan Chai; Rong Yuan, Sheung Lam, Lai Tak Estate, etc.; Jordan's "Bawen House" and Poetry and Dance Street; and Tsing Yi Ying Tsui There are at least 33 housing estates and buildings in total, such as Peninsula and Haojingwan.
▼Some housing estates tested positive for sewage▼
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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.
Relevant housing estates and buildings include:
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Eastern District - Grand Promenade, Yat Tao Beach, Fortune Garden and Fortune Garden
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Wan Chai District — Sheung Lam, Lai Tak Estate, Victory Terrace, Pak Ao Hill, Golden Dragon Building, Bright Terrace, Wunsha Garden, Fook Hing Court, Rong Court, Yung Yee Heen and Long Tao Court
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Yau Tsim Mong District - Man Cheong Building, Man King Building, Man Yiu Building, Man Yuen Building, Man Ying Building, Man Wah Building, Man Wai Building, Man Fai Building, Poetry Street, Lai Chi Kok Road and Tong Mei Road
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Kwai Tsing District - Ying Chui Peninsula, Hao King Bay, Scenic Garden, Lancheng Bay, Tsing Yi Garden, Hoi Yue Garden and Tsing Chun Court
Residential sewage in the area of Tong Mi Road in Yau Tsim Mong District was tested positive and the virus load was relatively high.
(Government News Network)
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The authorities said that when using the 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.
▼Compulsory testing announcement from July 10▼
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The Housing Department will send 320,000 quick test kits to test positive sewage in 10 housing estates including Tsui Ping South Village and Tin Shui Village, and 275,000 quick test kits will be dispatched to 20 places such as Yuehai Huating, Tai Po Centre, and Kai Tak No. 1. Sewage-positive test kits｜Involving 11 places including Sunrise Cannes City and Athens Residence, the government sent 330,000 sets of quick test kits to 19 places including Beatrix Peninsula and Youyiju, etc. The government sent 210,000 sets of quick test kits to test Dynaudio Gardens by itself The government sent 290,000 rapid test kits to urge self-inspection in 23 housing estates and buildings such as Lai Plaza, Helongju and other 16 places with positive sewage. The government sent 300,000 rapid tests to urge self-inspection.