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100,000 people in housing estates in Southern District and Shatin District such as Jade Garden, Sunshine City, Chi Fu Fa Yuen, etc. must be tested quickly

2022-10-21T09:13:09.961Z


The Hong Kong government announced today (21st) that in response to the positive results of the sewage test in Shatin and the Southern District and the relatively high virus load, the District Offices in the districts will successively provide the residents of the places involved, the cleaning staff and objects at work there.


The Hong Kong government announced today (21st) that in response to the positive results of the sewage test in Shatin and the Southern District and the relatively high virus load, the District Offices in the districts will successively provide cleaning services to the residents of the places involved, local cleaning staff and properties. Management staff distributed a total of about 100,000 rapid antigen test kits for their own testing.

The locations involved include Shatin Green Garden and Sunshine City, as well as Chi Fu Fa Yuen, Pok Fu Lam Garden and Pok Fu Lam Village in the Southern District.


▼October 21, some housing estates were positive for sewage▼


Positive sewage test suggests there may be hidden patients

The government said 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.

Relevant locations include:

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Shatin District - Residences in the vicinity of Green Garden, Wu Kai Sha Village, Sunshine City and Jideli and Jicun Street

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Southern District — Chi Fu Fa Yuen, Chi Fu Fa Yuen-Elegant House, Pokfulam Garden, Pokfulam Village and residential areas around Yuet Hoi Street and Ap Lei Chau Street

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.

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


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Source: hk1

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