The new crown pneumonia epidemic in Hong Kong continues, and confirmed cases spread to various districts.
The Hong Kong Government announced today (10th) that in response to the fact that the Central and Western Districts, Tai Po, and Wong Tai Sin districts have tested positive for sewage in some locations and have relatively high levels of virus, the Housing Department and the local District Office will gradually report to the concerned districts. Residents, cleaners and property managers distributed a total of about 270,000 rapid antigen test kits for self-testing.
The housing estates and buildings involved in each district include Fu Ya Garden, Suntec Plaza, King Nga Court in Tai Po; Wong Tai Sin Mansion, Kai Tak Garden, Tsz Oi Court, as well as Hollywood Building, Sheung Nga Court and Yan Chui House in Central and Western District Wait.
▼Some housing estates and housing estates were positive for sewage on August 10▼
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The government 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 on premises in the areas. .
Relevant areas include:
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Central and Western District: Residential areas near Taiping Shan Street, Chak Kwan Upper Street, East Street and West Street
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Tai Po District: Kwong Fook Estate, Yat Ya Court, Fu Ya Garden, Suntec Plaza, King Ya Court, Shang Wan Kiln, Lower Wan Kiln, Pan Chung New Village, Pan Chung, Tai Po, Fu Shin Village and Wang Fook Court
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Wong Tai Sin District: Sha Tin Au Village, Fu Keung Court, Kai Tak Garden, Tsz Oi Court Phases 1 and 2, Tsz Oi Court Phase 3, Chuk Yuen North Village, Ying Fook Court, Howard Court, Shin Kong Centre, Hui Ho Shan and Fung Tak Road and Fly Residential area near Fung Street
The authorities reminded that when using the rapid antigen test kits, one should pay attention to and follow the manufacturer's instructions, test and read the results correctly, and take pictures for records 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.
In addition, those who have obtained a positive result for the first time by 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.
▼On August 9th, the first day of the implementation of the yellow and red code for safe travel will have little impact on restaurants▼
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210,000 people in 29 housing estates such as Huixi, Lvyang New Village, and Lang Yat Peak are to be tested quickly. 270,000 people in 24 housing estates such as Tseung Kwan O Tsui Ling Peak and Tuen Mun Lung Mun Residence are to be tested for wastewater at least at Chi Fu Garden and Regent Garden. 24 buildings were positive for sewage and 5 districts sent 285,000 sets of rapid testing kits. 8 housing estates including Kwun Tong Kai Yip Village and Aberdeen Shek Pai Wan Village were sent 225,000 rapid tests for compulsory testing by the government. South Bank and other Ho Man Tin 5 sewage-positive Haidian Residence, Leo Fang.
Kai'an and other more than 14 housing estates tested positive for sewage and sent 180,000 rapid test kits to three districts
