In view of some sewage samples collected at Ching Fai House of Tsz Ching Estate in Tsz Wan Shan which tested positive for COVID-19, the building has been covered in a compulsory testing notice.

The Environmental Protection Department and the Drainage Services Department in collaboration with the cross-disciplinary team of the University of Hong Kong had strengthened the sampling of sewage for virus testing in all districts, and had detected positive results in Ching Fai House, indicating that there may be hidden cases in the premises.

The Government requires people who have been at the building during the specified period to undergo a COVID-19 nucleic acid test.

The Government strongly reminds the public to strictly follow the compulsory testing requirements and undergo testing on time as required. They are advised to closely monitor their health conditions and to seek medical attention and undergo testing even if they have only mild symptoms.