The government sent 160,000 rapid test kits to eight places including Huafu Village, Zhuyuan South Village, and Baihui Haoyuan.

The government said today (2nd) that in response to the positive results of sewage from eight housing estates or buildings in Yuen Long District, Wong Tai Sin District and Southern District, involving Wah Fu Estate, Chuk Yuen South Estate, Pak Wai Ho Garden and Pak Wai Hao Ting and others, the government will distribute a total of about 160,000 rapid antigen test kits to residents, cleaners and property managers of relevant locations for their own testing to help identify infected people.

▼October 2, positive sewage affected housing estates and housing estates▼

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The Government stated 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. In view of the positive results of sewage testing in some districts and relatively high virus levels, the Housing Department and the local district's home affairs affairs The office will gradually distribute quick test kits for self-testing.

The relevant locations are as follows:

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Yuen Long District: Parkview Park and Parkview Court

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Wong Tai Sin District: Residences near Chuk Yuen South Village and Yuk Wah Lane

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Southern District: Fulin Court, Wah Fu Court, Wah Fu (1) Village and Wah Fu (2) Village

A residential area near Yuhua Lane in Wong Tai Sin District tested positive for sewage.

(Government photo)

The government reminds the public that when using the rapid antigen test kits, they 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".

▼On September 30, the vaccine pass will be reduced to 5 years old and apply on the first day▼

The government sent 150,000 sets of rapid test kits for mandatory testing in 5 housing estates such as Sheng Yue Ju, Hong Jing Terrace, and Ting Tao Ya Yuan. 65 new buildings in Beaujou, Taikoo Shing, Junying, etc. were added to the list of culvert positive sewage in Shatin. Shiokun Village, Tseung Kwan O Ming Tak Village and other four estates tested positive for sewage The Hong Kong government sent 170,000 quick test kits