This area is known as an overcrowded area, and its population is considered poor and lacking resources. In the restricted area, 162 infections were found in Corona this month, and the percentage of positive tests there is high compared to other areas.
Health Minister Sophia Chan told a news conference: “The chances of infection in the community are quite high. After assessing the situation, we think it is necessary to examine the entire population and a temporary closure for this period to achieve the goal of zero infections.”
Hong Kong’s Environment Minister Wong Kam-China added that water is being tested in the pipes of several buildings in the area to see if the virus is spreading through sewers.
Despite the decision to impose a temporary closure, the dimensions of morbidity throughout Hong Kong are quite small. Only 61 people were diagnosed with the virus yesterday.