The phased return of residents to Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po entered its twelfth day today, with the reopening of five middle-zone floors at Wang Tai House and 11 high-zone floors at Wang Kin House. 

Deputy Chief Secretary Cheuk Wing-hing today inspected the arrangements for residents returning to their units. 

Mr Cheuk met Home Affairs Department staff operating the registration centre and exchanged views with District Services & Community Care Teams volunteers. He encouraged them to maintain their efforts in supporting residents returning to their units. 

Mr Cheuk also visited the joint command centre to learn about the latest situation.

A total of 511 residents from 130 households returned to their units today. The Government described the access arrangements as orderly and smooth.  

Residents spent an average of two hours and 26 minutes on-site, from a minimum of 17 minutes to a maximum of three hours and 56 minutes. Approximately 70% of residents completed their visits in under three hours, while 27% stayed for less than two hours and 6% left within an hour. 

Regarding movement, 160 individuals from 83 households made multiple trips to their units. Most made one to two additional entries, while seven households made three to five extra trips.

The integrated enquiry counter handled seven requests for Police assistance today, involving suspected property loss such as jewellery, cash and gold. Officers were immediately deployed to assist with searches, successfully recovering lost property in three cases. 

No signs of ransacking were found in the remaining four units, and residents were unable to provide specific details regarding the property involved. 

Additionally, two reports were received from residents seeking medical assistance for physical discomfort, while one resident requested psychological counselling services.