{"id":9639,"date":"2021-03-17T12:57:12","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T04:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.helperchoice.com\/?p=9639"},"modified":"2025-11-20T18:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:11:16","slug":"covid-19-tests-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/covid-19-tests-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can domestic helpers receive Covid-19 tests and vaccines in Hong Kong?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Due to the discovery of an untraceable mutant strain of N501Y and E484K in the community. Starting from 30 April 2021, all foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong have received a compulsory coronavirus test<strong> before May 9 <\/strong>as an order of government.  The new regulations about the agreement of covid-19 vaccination will be added to the Standard Employment Contract. The Labour Department will give a detailed account after confirming the details. Here is some information about where and how to receive the Covid-19 test and vaccine.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/covid-19-tests-vaccine\/#Where_to_receive_a_vaccine\" >Where to receive a vaccine?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/covid-19-tests-vaccine\/#Where_to_receive_Covid_19_test\" >Where to receive Covid 19 test?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/covid-19-tests-vaccine\/#Mobile_sampling_stations\" >Mobile sampling stations&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/covid-19-tests-vaccine\/#Community_Testing_Centres\" >Community Testing Centres<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_receive_a_vaccine\"><\/span><strong>Where to receive a vaccine?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting from 15 March 2021,&nbsp; domestic helpers are given priority for vaccination. The government has set up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covidvaccine.gov.hk\/pdf\/List_of_CVC_Venues.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">community <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.covidvaccine.gov.hk\/pdf\/List_of_CVC_Venues.pdf\">vaccination centers<\/a> in 18 districts in Hong Kong to provide vaccination services to the public. We encourage domestic helper to book for the vaccination through the 24-hour online appointment system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Document needed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Original identification documents &nbsp;(ID card\/ passport)<\/li><li>Proof of priority vaccination group ( employee ID card, appointment card, employer letter)<\/li><li>Copy of&nbsp; appointment confirmation&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.covidvaccine.gov.hk\/pdf\/List_of_CVC_Venues.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#144862\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">Click here to check out the Community Vaccination Centers near you!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_receive_Covid_19_test\"><\/span><strong>Where to receive Covid 19 test?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_sampling_stations\"><\/span>Mobile sampling stations&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Labour Department will set up mobile sampling stations to provide <strong>free<\/strong> Covid-19 testing services for foreign domestic helpers. The government will provide combined nasal and throat swab sample collection services in this session.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;Chater Road Pedestrianisation (Central)<\/li><li>&nbsp;Entrance of Hing Fat Street in Victoria Park (Causeway Bay)<\/li><li>&nbsp;Entrance of Lai Chi Kok Park (Mei Foo)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong> : 10 am to 5 pm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Required document: <\/strong>Hong Kong identity card or passport&nbsp; (<strong>No appointment required for testing)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Testing_Centres\"><\/span><strong><br><\/strong>Community Testing Centres<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has set up a community testing center in Hong Kong to provide citizens with <strong>self-financed testing<\/strong> services for the general community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two Steps of testing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Online appointment \/ on-site registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The testing center will give priority to providing services to citizens who have made an appointment. For booking through the online 24-hour system, you only need to fill in basic personal information and select the testing location and time slot (every 30 minutes is a time slot). You may also go to the testing center to register and conduct testing directly. After completing the reservation, you will receive a short message to confirm your appointment date and time, along with the name and reference number of the community testing center.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Go sampling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents you needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Original identification documents&nbsp;<\/li><li>SMS with the appointment confirmation&nbsp;<\/li><li>Documents needed for travel to the destination ( passports or other travel documents)&nbsp; <strong>*<\/strong> <strong>not available during the travel ban<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The staff with relevant medical training will collect your samples and provide a sample bottle with a serial number for registration. After completing the sample taking, you will receive an SMS with your reference number and sample bottle serial number later to confirm that you have completed the registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Important note: HelperChoice shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use of the Information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to the discovery of an untraceable mutant strain of N501Y and E484K in the community. Starting from 30 April 2021, all foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong have received a compulsory coronavirus test before May 9 as an order of government. 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