HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Eastern District, Yuen Long, Sai Kung and Tai Po (with photos)

     In light of the positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from some sewage samples collected in Eastern District, Yuen Long, Sai Kung and Tai Po, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (March 20) that the Eastern District Office (EDO), the Yuen Long District Office (YLDO), the Sai Kung District Office (SKDO) and the Tai Po District Office (TPDO) have distributed a total of about 100 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits (rapid test kits) to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the districts.

     The EDO and the YLDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Hong Tung Estate, Neptune Terrace, Koway Court, Bayview Park, Walton Estate, Yen Lok Building, Gold Mine Building, Winner Centre, Lin Tsui Estate, Kin Yip Court, Moon Wah Building, Wah Tai Mansion and Chai Wan Cinema Building in Eastern District and Grandeur Terrace, Tin Chak Estate and Tin Yan Estate in Yuen Long District for voluntary testing through the Housing Department and the property management companies.
 
     In addition, the SKDO and the TPDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in The Pinnacle, Serenity Place, The Metropolis, Well On Garden and Radiant Towers in Sai Kung District and Kwong Fuk Estate in Tai Po District for voluntary testing through the property management companies.

     The HAD made the above arrangements in the hope of identifying infected persons early.

     For people who obtained positive results through rapid antigen test (RAT) for the first time can report via the online platform "Declaration System for individuals tested positive for COVID-19 using Rapid Antigen Test" (www.chp.gov.hk/ratp/). If individuals encounter difficulties in using the online platform, they can call the automated system at 1836 119 to register their identification document and telephone number. The Centre for Health Protection will contact the relevant person later to finish the report procedure.

     For more information on rapid test kits, please view the following demonstration video produced by the Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzFAUzTtmKk.

     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.