MANADO - Governor of North Sulawesi (Sulut) Olly Dondokambey made a rule that all visitors to shopping centers (malls) are required to carry out a rapid test. The goal is to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
"This effort is part of how we reduce the number of COVID-19 transmission," Governor Olly said as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, December 22.
Since Monday, December 21, health officials have started conducting rapid tests for residents who want to shop at the mall.
"This rapid test is free for all people, free of charge," said Olly.
The implementation of the COVID-19 rapid test, said Olly, will be carried out until the evening of December 24.
"The local government and related ranks continue to strive to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including people in shopping centers or crowds," Olly continued.
According to Olly, the North Sulawesi Provincial Government does not impose large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). But working to control COVID-19.
"This rapid test is part of an effort to control the spread," he said.
If there are visitors whose rapid test results are reactive, they will be directed to the 'mobile PCR' unit that has been provided.
"The provincial government continues to hope that people will apply health protocols using masks, wash their hands diligently and maintain their distance," he said.
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