Three newly built public housing blocks previously used as community isolation facilities will, at the earliest in May, be returned to prospective tenants who have their move-in date delayed due to the measure, according to the government. Authorities earlier converted Blocks 1 and 7 of Queen's Hill Estate in Fanling as well as Heng King House of Lai King Estate into community isolation facilities, providing more than 3,000 units for Covid patients. All household items installed at these transitional housing sites for isolation purposes will be given away to the operators, according to Lam. Speaking at the same press briefing, Secretary for Transport and Housing Frank Chan Fan said an ex gratia allowance of HK$8,000 per household has been granted to those prospective tenants of relevant public housing blocks. Authorities will also distribute an allowance to some 600 prospective households at the transitional housing sites, said Chan.

Source: The Standard April 13, 2022 10:18 UTC