Compulsory Testing Notices Issued For 60 Locations

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2022-08-19 HKT 23:17

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  • The CHP on Friday reported 6,445 new Covid infections. Photo: RTHK

    The CHP on Friday reported 6,445 new Covid infections. Photo: RTHK

The government on Friday issued compulsory testing notices for

60 places

across Hong Kong.

Anyone who has visited any of these premises and stayed there for the length of time and on the dates specified must get a nucleic acid test for Covid-19.

The buildings are located in Sau Mau Ping, Tsz Wan Shan, Sha Tin, Sheung Shui, Tseung Kwan O, Tsing Yi, Tuen Mun, Chai Wan, Wong Tai Sin, Wang Tau Hom, Ngau Tau Kok, Fanling, Hung Hom, Diamond Hill, Cheung Sha Wan, Tai Wai, Tai Po, Aberdeen, Yau Tong, Tung Chung, Ma On Shan, Sai Wan Ho, Lam Tin, Yuen Long, Ap Lei Chau, Kwai Chung, Tai Kok Tsui, Tsuen Wan, Sai Ying Pun and Quarry Bay.

In addition, 1 location in Tin Shui Wai was issued with a compulsory testing notice after sewage samples tested positive for Covid-19.

The Centre for Health Protection reported 6,445 new Covid infections on Friday, including 185 imported cases.

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A full list of the buildings and premises issued with testing notices can be found here:

https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/ctn_20220819.pdf

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