Hong Kong's new crown pneumonia epidemic has eased, but there are still confirmed cases in various districts.
The Government said today (August 8) that in response to the positive results of sewage tests and relatively high virus levels in Shatin, Sham Shui Po and Wong Tai Sin districts, the Housing Department will successively send three public housing estates, including Mei Tin Estate in Sha Tin and Pak Tin in Sham Shui Po. Residents, cleaners and property managers of the village and Wang Tau Hom Village in Wong Tai Sin distributed a total of about 165,000 rapid antigen test kits for their own testing.
▼October 8th sewage positive housing estate▼
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 on premises in the area. , the relevant locations include:
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Shatin District: Mei Tin Estate
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Sham Shui Po District: Pak Tin Estate
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Wong Tai Sin District: Wang Tau Hom Estate
▼On September 30, the vaccine pass will be reduced to 5 years old and apply on the first day▼
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The authorities reminded 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.
In addition, people 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.
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