Take Note! Requirements For The Long-Distance Train Antigen Rapid Test Start Tomorrow

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JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has begun requiring prospective passengers to have a rapid antigen test result as a condition for long-distance train travel starting Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

"From December 22, 2020 to January 8, 2021, long distance train customers in Java are required to show negative antigen rapid test results as a condition for boarding the train," said EVP Corporate Secretary KAI Dadan Rudiansyah in his statement, Monday, December 21.

Dadan said this requirement follows the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Circular Number 3 of 2020 concerning the Health Protocol for People Travel During Christmas Holidays and Welcoming the New Year 2021 in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period.

In the SE, actors traveling for long-distance trains and airplanes to and from Java are required to show a negative result certificate using the antigen rapid test no later than 3x24 hours before departure as a travel requirement.

"KAI complies with all health protocol rules set by the government in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 via rail transportation," said KAI's EVP Corporate Secretary Dadan Rudiansyah.

According to Dadan, the requirements for ownership of the antigen rapid test results for long-distance train travelers do not apply to children under 12 years of age.

However, all train passengers are required to implement and adhere to Health protocols, namely wearing masks, washing hands and maintaining distance. Then, all passengers who can travel must be in good health and with a temperature of less than 37.3 degrees Celsius.

"During the trip, customers are required to use Face Shield and are advised to wear long sleeves," said Dadan.