The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (February 7) said that an Amenities Assistant II working at Stanley Sports Centre in Southern District has tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19. &nbs… read more
​In the light of the positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from some sewage samples collected in Tuen Mun and Yau Tsim Mong Districts, the Home Affairs Department (including the Tuen Mun District Office (TMDO) and the Yau Tsim Mong District Office (YTMDO)) today (February 7) distributed a total of about 9 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.
The TMDO today distributed a total of around 1 800 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Siu Lung Court, Tuen Mun, for voluntary testing through its property management company. The YTMDO today also distributed a total of around 7 200 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff working in the area around Portland Street and Mong Kok Road for voluntary testing through the property management companies, in the hope of identifying infected persons early, so as to better protect infected persons and their families. However, the Government stresses that rapid test kit testing is not a substitute for the Government’s compulsory testing requirement.
For more information on the use of the rapid test kits, residents may refer to the following link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjLzD3-gab4.
The Government appeals for the co-operation of members of the public to safeguard the health of themselves and their families by undergoing testing on a voluntary basis and fighting the virus together. The Government urges all individuals who are in doubt about their own health condition, or individuals with infection risks (such as individuals who visited places with epidemic outbreaks or had contact with cases that tested positive), to undergo testing promptly for early identification of infected persons to reduce the transmission risks of COVID-19.
The Fire Services Department (FSD) said today (February 7) that another three firemen, serving at Mong Kok Fire Station, Kowloon Tong Fire Station and Chung Hom Kok Fire Station respectively, have tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19. The FSD has been following up on the cases with the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health and is waiting for further instructions from the CHP.
The fireman serving at Mong Kok Fire Station felt unwell while waiting at home for the result of a test taken on a voluntary basis. He later attended a hospital and tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19. He last performed duties on February 3. The fireman serving at Kowloon Tong Fire Station, who also tested preliminarily positive, last performed duties on February 3, while the fireman at Chung Hom Kok Fire Station last performed duties on February 7.
The three firemen did not have high-risk contact with members of the public while at work. They wore masks and followed the relevant disease prevention measures at work. The FSD has arranged a thorough cleaning and disinfection at the premises concerned and in the vicinity, in accordance with the CHP’s advice, and has maintained close liaison with the CHP in taking appropriate follow-up actions.
The FSD has made arrangements on staff deployment to ensure that relevant services are not affected.
The FSD has been strictly implementing disease prevention measures during the epidemic. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell. read more
The Water Supplies Department (WSD) today (February 7) said that an outsourced cleaning service contractor’s worker of the Tuen Mun Water Treatment Works has tested preliminarily positive for COVID-19 yesterday (February 6). There is no effect on drinking water safety.
The worker last performed her duties on January 31. She had worn face masks and followed relevant disease prevention measures at work.
The WSD has thoroughly cleaned and sterilised the Tuen Mun Water Treatment Works. Staff who had close contact with her at work have been arranged to undergo COVID-19 testing.
During the pandemic, the WSD has been strictly implementing various disease prevention measures, including providing masks and other personal protective equipment for staff. Staff members are reminded to pay attention to personal hygiene and to stay vigilant. They should seek medical advice immediately if feeling unwell. The WSD has also reminded its contractors to strictly implement disease prevention measures. read more
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (February 7) following up on a case of Candida auris involving a resident of a residential care home for the elderly (RCHE), and reminded members … read more