Secretary for the Environment KS Wong today went to Tsui Ping Estate in Kwun Tong to inspect the operation of a COVID-19 mobile vaccination station in the form of an electric vehicle.

Mr Wong said the fifth wave of the epidemic remains severe, with the daily number of positive cases persisting at a high level and the sewage surveillance results reflecting a similar trend.

Noting that the Government spares no effort in boosting the vaccination rate by increasing the number of jab venues, he appealed to the public to get vaccinated early to secure protection against the virus.

The Hong Kong Productivity Council has developed the first swappable battery, low-floor platform pure electric minibus and delivery truck in Hong Kong in collaboration with a local motor company.

The electric vehicle was retrofitted into a mobile vaccination station that has visited many residential care homes for the elderly, schools and public housing estates since early March to facilitate public vaccination.

The electric vehicle adopts a pure electric design with solar photovoltaic panels installed on the rooftop, balancing efficiency and environmental protection. It does not emit exhaust gas when operating and will not affect the air quality even if the vehicle keeps running or idles for long hours during operation.