Compulsory Testing Ordered For 64 Locations
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2022-08-31 HKT 22:28
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The government on Wednesday issued compulsory testing notices for
64 placesacross 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 Kwun Tong, Fanling, Sheung Shui, Tai Po, Yuen Long, Diamond Hill, Tung Chung, Tai Wai, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Lam Tin, Cheung Sha Wan, Tuen Mun, Tseung Kwan O, Chai Wan, Hung Hom, Kowloon Bay, Tsz Wan Shan, Ngau Tau Kok, Quarry Bay, Sham Shui Po, Yau Tong, North Point, Shau Kei Wan, Sau Mau Ping, Stanley, Aberdeen, Causeway Bay, Ap Lei Chau, and Kennedy Town.
In addition, four locations in Pokfulam were issued with compulsory testing notices after sewage samples tested positive for Covid-19.
The Centre for Health Protection reported 9,495 new cases on Wednesday, 228 of which were imported.
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A full list of the buildings and premises issued with testing notices can be found here:
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