HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, North and Eastern Districts
​In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, North and Eastern Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (August 30) that the Tsuen Wan District Office (TWDO), the Kwai Tsing District Office (K&TDO), the North District Office (NDO) and the Eastern District Office (EDO) have distributed a total of about 400 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.
The TWDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Bellagio, Rhine Garden, Ocean Pointe, Rhine Terrace, Parc City, Clague Garden Estate, Skyline Plaza, Ocean Supreme, Ocean Pride and Tsuen Wan Plaza for voluntary testing through the property management companies. The TWDO also distributed rapid test kits to households living in Sham Tseng Village, Sham Tseng Light Housing, Sham Tseng Kau Tsuen, Sham Tseng San Tsuen, Tsing Fai Tong New Village in Sham Tseng and Shu On Terrace for voluntary testing through the Village Head and a non-governmental organisation.
The K&TDO also distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in residential premises around Lai Fong Street, Yan Fong Street, Shun Fong Street and Shing Fong Street for voluntary testing through the property management companies and the owners' corporations.
The NDO also commenced distributing rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Yan Shing Court, Wa Mei Shan Village, Yung Shing Court, Wo Hop Shek Village, Wo Hing Tsuen, Regalia Villa, Wah Ming Estate and Flora Plaza for voluntary testing through the property management companies, the Village Representatives and the resident representatives.
In addition, the EDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Les Saisons, Grand Promenade, Lei King Wan, Hang Tsui Court and Tsui Wan Estate for voluntary testing through the property management companies.
The HAD made the above arrangements in the hope of identifying infected persons early.
Members of the public may refer to the demonstration video produced by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) under the Department of Health (DH) via www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzFAUzTtmKk to learn how to use the rapid antigen test (RAT) kit.
Persons testing positive through an RAT should take a photo of the test result and declare the result within 24 hours via the Declaration System for Individuals Tested Positive for COVID-19 Using Rapid Antigen Test (www.chp.gov.hk/ratp). If members of the public encounter difficulties in using the online platform, they can call the automated system at 183 6119 to register their identification document and telephone number. The CHP under the DH will contact the relevant person later to complete the report procedure. There is no need to declare negative test results.
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.