Compulsory Testing Notices Issued For 65 Locations

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2022-08-17 HKT 22:32

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  • The CHP on Wednesday reported 5,757 new Covid cases. Photo: RTHK

    The CHP on Wednesday reported 5,757 new Covid cases. Photo: RTHK

The government on Wednesday issued compulsory testing notices for

65 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 Sheung Shui, Ngau Chi Wan, Tin Shui Wai, Tuen Mun, Sha Tin, North Point, Tseung Kwan O, Sau Mau Ping, Kwun Tong, Tai Po, Tsuen Wan, Yau Tong, Fanling, Lam Tin, Ma On Shan, Tung Chung, Kowloon City, Chai Wan, Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi, Shau Kei Wan, Wong Tai Sin, Tsz Wan Shan, Pok Fu Lam, Ap Lei Cahu, Wong Chuk Hang and Quarry Bay.

In addition, 9 locations in Aberdeen and Fanling were issued with compulsory testing notices after sewage samples tested positive for Covid-19.

The Centre for Health Protection reported 5,757 new Covid infections on Wednesday, including 194 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_20220817.pdf

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