As of noon today, donations received by the Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po had reached about $3.5 billion. Combined with the $300 million in startup capital from the Government, this takes the fund to a total of around $3.8 billion.

In terms of accommodation support, through the co-ordination of the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau a total of 632 residents had been housed in hotel rooms as of this morning, while 548 residents were staying in youth hostels/camps.

Another 3,439 residents are currently living in transitional housing units provided by the Housing Bureau or the Housing Society, or at Po Tin Interim Housing in Tuen Mun.

There is currently still an abundant supply of more than 1,000 units that can provide affected residents with longer term accommodation.

The transitional housing and Housing Society projects in various districts can altogether provide around 400 units at the moment.

In additional, Po Tin Interim Housing in Tuen Mun and Runway 1331 at Kai Tak can provide around 900 units.

The Government’s online platform for donated supplies has so far received over 1,900 registrations. More than 25,000 donated items, covering various categories, have been distributed to different places.