China News Service, August 28. According to Hong Kong's Wenhui.com, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held a press conference today (28th) to announce the details of the "Universal Community Testing Program" for the new crown virus. The Director of the Hong Kong Civil Service Bureau, Nie Dequan, said that the plan will be carried out on September 1 and will last for 7 days. Depending on the progress, it can be extended no more than 7 days.
The picture shows the foreign domestic helper preparing for virus testing after registration. Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Wei
Nie Dequan pointed out that 141 community testing centers are planned to be established in Hong Kong. All centers have been evaluated by the Department of Health and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, and infection control and social distancing measures will be implemented. The public can make an appointment online from 7 am on the 29th, and the appointment registration will be open for 7 days.