Army Commander Praises 24-Hour Guard System In Cilandak To Prevent COVID-19

JAKARTA - Army Commander, Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto, praised the 24-hour security system in one area in Cilandak, Jakarta. The guard system aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

According to the Army Commander, if the system is implemented in all areas of Jakarta, the rate of transmission of COVID-19 in the capital city can be reduced more quickly.

"If all areas in Jakarta are like Cilandak, then we can be sure that Jakarta will be safe from COVID-19", said the Army Commander, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, June 22.

In this activity, the Head of the Cilandak Police, Kompol M Agung Permana, explained that the members of the police together with Babinsa and Bhabinkamtibmas held security and restrictions on access to and from the RT06/RW01 area, South Gandaria Village, Cilandak.

The guard system is divided into three shifts and lasts for 24 hours, said Kompol M Agung.

“If there are people who are going out, then they will contact the picket officer in charge and will take notes. Residents assist people who are self-isolating", explained the Cilandak Police Chief to the Army Commander, National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin during a surprise inspection.

The access restriction, according to the Sector Police Chief, is one way to stop the spread of COVID-19, at least in the RT06/RW01 area, South Gandaria.

Currently, there are 12 residents from four families who are self-isolating at home, while three other residents are undergoing isolation at the hospital, said Danramil Cilandak Mayor Cba Usep to the Army Commander, National Police Chief, and the Indonesian Minister of Health.

In this regard, the Commander asked the Army and Police to increase cooperation in supporting the government's efforts to suppress the spread of COVID-19, especially in enforcing health protocols and conducting searches, examinations, and treatments (3T).

The Army Commander together with the National Police Chief and the Minister of Health carried out surprise inspections to several areas in DKI Jakarta.

In addition to Cilandak, the group reviewed the handling of COVID-19 at the Nagrak Flats, Cilincing, and Rorotan Villages. The two areas are located in North Jakarta City, Jakarta.

Nagrak Flats started on Monday, June 21, officially operating as a place for isolation of COVID-19 patients without symptoms.

During the visit, the Head of the Public Health Division of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Health Office, Dr. Fifi, confirmed to the Commander, National Police Chief, and the Minister of Health that the flats were ready to be used to accommodate asymptomatic COVID-19 patients.