Due To Air Pollution, Two Children Treated At Tangsel Hospital Infected With ARI

Head of South Tangerang General Hospital Service, Dr. Taufik Dipa Sempana (M Jehan/VOI)

TANGERANG - A total of two children infected with acute respiratory tract infection (ARI). The two children are 6 months old and 5 years old. South Tangerang General Hospital Head of Service, Dr. Taufik Dipa Sempana, said that this child was being treated at his hospital. "Currently in our treatment, there are 2 people. 6 months and 5 years," Taufik told reporters, Sunday, August 13. "Then in his place there is one that is infected not from fungi or viruses, so the possibility of pollution earlier," he continued.

Therefore, he advised the public to reduce burning garbage in their environment. Furthermore, to prevent being infected with the ARI, it is better to wear a mask. "The hypothesis is for friends who usually burn garbage, reduce smoking for families, don't be at home, sorry for the children," he concluded.