The Mainland expert delegation led by National Health Commission COVID-19 leading task force head Prof Liang Wannian today inspected Shun Tin Estate, Kwun Tong to understand the cordon-off and compulsory testing exercise there.

Some members of the delegation joined the Shun Tin Estate inspection this morning accompanied by Secretary for Transport & Housing Frank Chan.

Prof Liang and the experts received a briefing on the enforcement of the restriction declaration and compulsory testing in public housing estates, including the distribution of anti-epidemic proprietary Chinese medicines supplied by the Central People’s Government and rapid test kits to people subject to compulsory testing.

The Housing Department will also assist in arranging for people who have tested positive to go to the community isolation facilities after the compulsory testing exercises.

The experts were also briefed on the anti-epidemic work in public housing estates, such as the enhanced disinfection and cleaning work at the common areas.

Since January this year, the Housing Department has been co-ordinating efforts of various government departments to cordon off the restricted areas designated in public housing estates and arrange compulsory testing for more than 117,000 residents, involving more than 40 public housing estates and around 70 building blocks.