The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre stated that, as of 19:00 today (6 August), a total of about 593,000 people have been sampled under the Citywide Nucleic Acid Testing Programme, and a total of 283,000 specimens collected therefrom have been tested. The test results were all negative.
In addition, since 3 August 2021, about 102,000 people have opted for self-arranged testing outside the Citywide Nucleic Acid Testing Programme. Altogether, the number of tested persons adds up to around 695,000.
Table: Testing statistics during the period of Citywide Nucleic Acid Testing (as of 19:00 on 6 August)
| |
4/8 |
5/8 |
6/8 |
7/8 |
Total |
| No. of specimens collected |
| Specimens collected under the Testing Programme |
181,260 |
315,416 |
96,862 |
- |
593,538 |
| Specimens collected outside the Testing Programme |
101,786 |
101,786 |
| Total |
695,324 |
| Results of nucleic acid testing |
| No. of results available |
159,745 |
112,532 |
11,001 |
- |
283,378 |
