The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating 283 additional COVID-19 cases, of which 120 were detected by nucleic acid tests and 163 were identified via rapid antigen tests.

Among the new cases, 11 are imported while the rest are locally infected.

A total of 1,192,162 people have contracted the virus since the onset of the fifth wave of the epidemic, involving 9,105 deaths.

Separately, taking into consideration of the service demand for general out-patient clinics services and the recent development of epidemic situation, the Hospital Authority (HA) today announced that it will resume the services of 10 general out-patient clinics from tomorrow.

The existing 23 HA designated clinics will continue to provide service and support for the COVID-19 confirmed patients in the community especially those in high-risk categories.

Meanwhile, the Government made a restriction-testing declaration to cover Block 4, Serenity Place in Tseung Kwan O, requiring people in the restricted area to undergo compulsory testing before the specified deadline.

Due to a number of positive cases, 40 specified places are included in a compulsory testing notice.

As there were positive sewage test results with relatively high viral loads in several housing estates in Tuen Mun, Kowloon City, Sai Kung, Sham Shui Po, Tsuen Wan and Yau Tsim Mong, the respective district offices will distribute COVID-19 rapid test kits to relevant residents as well as cleaning workers and property management staff working there.

For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage.