Lockdowns Of Two Mei Tin Estate Blocks Extended

The government has extended lockdowns of two blocks at Mei Tin Estate in Tai Wai after nearly two dozen preliminary positive Covid-19 cases were found during tests overnight.

Residents of Mei King House and Mei Chi House are now subject to more tests, with the operation due to be completed by 10am on Tuesday.

"It is worrying to note that there are 10 and 12 cases tested preliminarily positive at Mei King House and Mei Chi House, respectively,” a government spokesman said in a statement.

“In view of the significant risk of infection, we consider it necessary to undertake determined action by extending the 'restriction-testing declaration' operation... to prevent the virus from further spreading."

The blocks were locked down after sewage samples there tested positive for Covid.

The government said it hopes employers won't dock the salaries or benefits of workers caught up in the lockdowns.

Meanwhile, officials lifted a lockdown of Mei Sau House at the same estate, after tests uncovered five preliminary positive cases. The result of one other test was uncertain.