Chair Of The COVID-19 Task Force: Anyone Can Be A Virus Carrier

Chairman of the Task Force (Satgas) Handling COVID-19 Doni Monardo (doc. BNPB)

JAKARTA - Chairperson of the Task Force for Handling COVID-19 Doni Monardo again reminded the public of the dangers of the Corona virus (COVID-19). He even said that the general public could become carriers of the virus or carriers without being noticed.

"COVID-19 is dangerous. But humans who carry COVID-19 or some carriers are far more dangerous," Doni said in a written statement received by VOI, Sunday, September 27.

Doni also highlighted that people still have difficulty maintaining their distance and avoiding crowds. In fact, continued Doni, every human being has the potential to transmit COVID-19. Because, every human being has the potential to infect or contract a new type of corona virus and that is more dangerous.

"What is at risk is without knowing it is a carrier or virus carrier. This is what is dangerous," he explained.

Doni also reminded again that previously President Joko Widodo had given advice and affirmation about the importance of 3 M or Wearing a Mask, Maintaining Distance Avoiding Crowds and Washing Hands with Soap.

"This is what we have to realize that every moment, every second of discipline is a fixed price. If we let our guard down a little, we ignore the health protocol, then we will be easily exposed," he continued.

In this case, every area that already has COVID-19 sufferers or patients becomes an area that is no longer safe. Therefore, public awareness of the dangers of COVID-19 and understanding that the disease that attacks the respiratory system is real and not fabricated or conspiracy.

Based on survey results from the Ministry of Health's Balitbankes in July 2020, there are still many people who underestimate COVID-19. In fact, they think this virus doesn't exist.

"COVID-19 is real. That COVID-19 is not fabricated. That COVID-19 is not a conspiracy," he continued.

On the other hand, Doni appreciated the discipline enforcement of health protocols in a number of regions in Indonesia. However, he hopes the public can be self-disciplined in implementing health protocols.

"If we do not have the enthusiasm to change behavior, the impact that will occur will definitely be high. But if all of them have the same commitment to adhere to health protocols, then we can reduce cases, "he concluded.