40,000 people in 18 places including Baguio Bay, Chia Lung Court, and Cha Kwo Ling Mansion tested positive for sewage and must be tested quickly

The epidemic has rebounded. The government announced today (25th) that the Environmental Protection Department and the Drainage Services Department’s sewage samples were tested and found that the virus load in 18 locations such as Pokfulam Baguio Bay, Aberdeen Ka Lung Court and Hung Shui Kiu Zicui Garden was relatively high. The Office will gradually distribute a total of about 40,000 rapid antigen test kits to residents of relevant locations, on-site cleaning staff and property management staff for self-testing.

According to the government, due to the positive results of the sewage test and the relatively high virus load in the following districts, the District Offices of the districts will distribute a total of about 40,000 quick-release kits to residents, cleaning staff and property management staff in the following districts Antigen test kits for self-testing to assist in identifying infected persons:

Kwun Tong District

- Ka Hing House, Ka Wah House, Wing Wah House, Wing Tak House, Hoi Chu House, Yuen Cheong House, Yau Fook House, Cheung Lee House, Wai Shun House, Luen Hing House, Jinshi House, Lung Mun House and Cha Kwo Ling building

Southern District

- Baguio Bay and Ka Lung Court

Tuen Mun District

- Nai Wai, Shun Fung Wai and Zi Jade Garden

The sewage test results of Ka Lung Court in Aberdeen were positive and the virus load was relatively high. The government urged relevant people to test quickly.

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The government pointed out that if the public has any questions about the use of rapid antigen test kits, they can visit www.coronavirus.gov.hk/rat/chi/rat.html, and when using rapid antigen test kits, they should pay attention to and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Carry out the test and read the results, preferably taking pictures immediately after reading the results for record.

People who have obtained a positive result for the first time with a rapid antigen test can report through the "2019 Coronavirus Rapid Antigen Test Positive Result Reporting System" online platform www.chp.gov.hk/ratp.

If citizens have difficulty using the online platform, they can call 183 6119 to register their identity documents and phone numbers through the automated system.

Sewage tests in King's Park Hill, Xiangshan Village, and Hing Min Village were positive. The government will send 40,000 quick test kits. A total of 5 housing estates in Tangmingyuan, Junxian, and Fudie Villages have positive sewage tests. 40,000 residents need to quickly test NAPA in Tuen Mun and Kwun Tong. The sewage of Shunzhi Court and Chai Wan Village and other areas were positive. The government sent 40,000 rapid test kits.