The Government today said it has completed a joint enforcement operation on a compulsory testing notice for a building in Sai Ying Pun.

The notice covered Block B of Kwan Yick Building Phase III at 271-285 Des Voeux Road West.

The enforcement action was conducted from around 7am to 10.30am by the Central & Western District Office, together with Police, the Centre for Health Protection and the Auxiliary Medical Service.

About 435 residents' test records were checked during the operation. Among them, 16 people were found to have violated the notice.

Noting that the enforcement process may cause inconvenience to residents, the Government appealed for their understanding as the operation was conducted to stop the spread of COVID-19.