Govt Locks Down Several Buildings For Covid Testing
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2022-03-01 HKT 17:36
The government on Tuesday imposed lockdowns on a few buildings in Tsing Yi, Sha Tin, Tin Shui Wai, Tung Chung, Kowloon City and Kwun Tong after sewage samples there tested positive for Covid-19.
Residents of Chun Hin House at Ching Chun Court, Pok Man House at Pok Hong Estate, Heng Kin House at Tin Heng Estate, Kit Yat House at Yat Tung (II) Estate, Tak Sui House at Tak Long Estate and Shing Tai House at On Tai Estate must get tested and stay at home until further notice.
Officials expect to complete the operation in Tsing Yi on Wednesday morning, while the others will finish in the afternoon.
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Last updated: 2022-03-01 HKT 18:21
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