Polda Metro: 2 Days Backflow, 84 Positive COVID-19 People

JAKARTA - Jakarta Metro Police stated that 84 travelers who returned to Jakarta tested positive for COVID-19 based on antigen swab tests. Dozens of people were caught in insulation posts and door to door to the homes of the recorded travelers.

"Meanwhile, the reactive or positive COVID-19 that we encounter on the road, or insulation checks at 14 posts, as well as other Religion Police which we carry out free antigen swabs for travelers, we also visit our houses through the three pillars that we have. The number of stamps using the sticker is 84 positives", said Head of Public Relations of Jakarta Metro Police Kombes Yusri Yunus to reporters, Tuesday, May 18.

Of the dozens of people who tested positive for COVID-19, most of them were asked to self-isolate. Some are referred to Wisma Atlet Hospital.

"With the details of the mechanism, if the positive ones are we isolate independently. The independent isolation is 46 people, then 33 people we refer to the Athlete's House, and 5 other referrals", said Yusri.

"Why is there another reference, because based on the ID card. For example, in Tangerang yesterday, two people tested positive for COVID-19 but their place of residence is in Tangerang Regency. So that we coordinate and are advised to carry out isolation in a special house prepared by the Tangerang regent's office", continued Yusri

Meanwhile, the number of backflow travelers who were declared non-reactive was 14,940 people. Thus, the total number of people who returned to Jakarta reached 15,024 people for two days or May 16 and 17.

"For two days, the number of vehicles that have been inspected is around 5,237 vehicles, including motorbikes, cars, buses, or public transportation", said Yusri.