The fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong continues, and confirmed cases are still lingering today.
The Hong Kong Government announced today (August 7) that in response to the positive results of sewage tests and relatively high virus loads from buildings in Eastern District, Southern District, Wan Chai District, Kwun Tong District and Yuen Long District, the Housing Department and the District Offices in the districts will A total of about 285,000 rapid antigen test kits have been distributed to residents, local cleaning staff and property management staff in the district for self-testing.
The buildings involved include Chi Fu Fa Yuen in Pokfulam, Chi Fu Fa Yuen-Elegant House, Regent Garden in Kowloon Bay, Lok Hin Terrace in Chai Wan and Tin Yiu Estate in Yuen Long, etc.
▼Some buildings with positive sewage on August 7▼
The authorities said today 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, and positive results have been detected in the sewage in some areas, indicating that there may be hidden patients in the premises in the area. .
Relevant locations include:
Eastern District - Lok Hin Terrace, Yan Lok Building, Kin Yip Building, Wang Tak Residence, Yee Chui Court, Wynn Centre, Kam Yuen Mansion, Man Wah Building, Man Wah Building, King Chui Court, Chai Wan Estate, Wan Chui Estate and Lin Chui Estate
Wan Chai District - Residential Areas Near Sun Village Street
Southern District - Chi Fu Fa Yuen, Chi Fu Fa Yuen-Elegant House, On Tai Building, Haibo Building, No. 4-6 Hubei Street (Double), Jin Fung Building and Yuguang Village
Kwun Tong District — Residential areas near Regent Garden, Ko Chun Court, Ko Cheung Court and Yi On Street
Yuen Long District - Tin Yiu (1) Village and Tin Yiu (2) Village
The government reminds that people who have obtained a positive result for the first time with a rapid antigen test can declare through the online platform of the "2019 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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