Source: GovHK

HAD distributes complimentary COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff in Yuen Long, Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong Districts

In light of positive test results for the COVID-19 virus from sewage samples collected in Yuen Long, Tsuen Wan and Kwun Tong Districts, the Home Affairs Department (HAD) said today (January 12) that the Yuen Long District Office (YLDO), the Tsuen Wan District Office (TWDO) and the Kwun Tong District Office (KTDO) have distributed a total of about 57 000 COVID-19 rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in the Districts.

The YLDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in Chestwood Court of Kingswood Villas for voluntary testing through the property management company.

The TWDO also distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in East Asia Gardens, Tsuen Cheong Centre, Ho Fai Garden and residential premises around Tak Wah Street and Sha Tsui Road for voluntary testing through the property management companies and a local organisation.

In addition, the KTDO distributed rapid test kits to households, cleansing workers and property management staff living and working in 8 Clear Water Bay Road, Cheerful Court, Shiu King Building, On Kay Court and Chun Wah Court for voluntary testing through the property management companies, the owners' corporations and the owners' committee.

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.

Please refer to the press release for details