COVID-19 Task Force Continues Efforts To Trace Close Contacts Of Omicron Cases

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JAKARTA - The COVID-19 Task Force continues to seek to trace close contacts of positive cases infected with the Omicron variant to detect the spread of the new variant after the 2021 Christmas and 2022 New Year holidays.

"Tracing efforts will be carried out on close contacts of cases," said the National Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Wiku Adi Sasmito, quoted by Antara on Tuesday, January 4.

Wiku said the World Health Organization (WHO) is targeting a tracking ratio of 1:30.

However, considering the ability of "testing" in different areas, close contact is prioritized first for people who have met face-to-face, or have direct physical contact. This includes treating positive cases to reduce the burden of close contacts being "tested".

Wiku also advised travelers to follow the applicable quarantine procedures.

"It is recommended that travelers after completing quarantine according to applicable procedures, please minimize outdoor mobility activities if it is not urgent," said Wiku.

Wiku also advised travelers to self-quarantine at home for 14 days.

In addition, continue to monitor and maintain a fit physical condition, and do not endanger other people around.

Wiku appealed to local governments to monitor and evaluate 3T (testing, tracing, treatment) efforts to be able to screen for positive cases and carry out early treatment, especially areas that experienced an increase in cases during the Christmas and New Year 2022 holiday periods.