No New Covid Cases Found In Tsim Sha Tsui Lockdown

Authorities on Tuesday reported no new Covid-19 cases among the 500 Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion residents who were tested in an overnight lockdown.

The government on Monday night imposed an “ambush-style” lockdown on residents living in the building at 83-97 Nathan Road/ 36-50 Lock Road.

Those who could present negative test results were able to leave the designated area in the morning.

Residents had mixed views about the operation.

One of them, Helen, said the operation was quite smooth, adding she received her negative result at around 5 am.

“They [officials] have reported some positive cases here… and then the government acted very fast,” she said.

Another resident called the lockdown “troublesome”, but said he’s expected it.

“There are many hostels here, so there’s a chance we may see Covid patients here again in the future.” he said.

“We cooperated with the government by doing the tests, but the government did not close the border, and people kept coming in,” he lamented.

Authorities said they visited around 520 units inside the building last night, including around 180 rooms at over 30 guesthouses.

There were reportedly no response from around half of the units, with officials saying they may be vacant, while some residents had been moved to quarantine.

The lockdown was ordered after a 41-year-old housewife who lived in a guesthouse at the building came down with the virus last week.