Warning For Bobby Nasution, DPRD Reminds Covid-19 Cases In Medan Is Already On Dangerous Levels

Mayor of Medan Bobby Nasution (Instagram bobbynst)

MEDAN - Chairman of the NasDem Faction of the Medan Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), Afifi Abdillah, said that the spread of COVID-19 in Medan City has now reached 15 thousand cases since the first incident in March 2020.

"The current position of being infected with COVID-19 in Medan has reached 15,000 cases, it is very dangerous. If we do not take a firm decision, this case cannot be reduced," Afifi said in Medan, as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, April 20.

The status of Medan City was previously declared as an orange zone but has now returned to the red zone or an area with very high cases of COVID-19 transmission since Friday, April 16.

He also received information that the hospital room that handles COVID-19 patients in the capital city of North Sumatra is almost full, and this shows that the coronavirus problem is an emergency.

"Therefore, I emphasize the Medan City Government, especially the Health Office, to oblige every hospital to accept COVID-19 patients," he said.

In addition, his party asked the Medan City COVID-19 Handling Task Force to further intensify 3T, namely early examination, tracking, and treatment in reducing the number of active cases.

"To local residents, we urge to comply with health protocols. Wear masks, wash hands, keep your distance, and avoid crowds," said the Head of Regional Executive Council of the Medan City NasDem Party.

The crowd at Kesawan is a highlight

The crowd at the Kesawan City Walk on the weekend is in the spotlight, including by the Governor of North Sumatra (Gubsu) Edy Rahmayadi. Governor Edy mentioned the condition of the COVID-19 red zone in Medan.

Medan Deputy Mayor Aulia Rachman has held a coordination meeting with regional apparatus organizations (OPD) related to the Kesawan City Walk issue. Aulia promised to make arrangements for visitors to Kesawan so as not to create crowds that could potentially transmit COVID-19.

"We received a lot of criticism and input from residents regarding the Kesawan City Walk which has been in the spotlight on social media because it is crowded with residents, especially young people," said Aulia Rachman via her Instagram account as quoted on Tuesday, April 20.

He emphasized the joint commitment of the Mayor of Medan, Bobby Nasution, to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases. But Aulia Rachman emphasized that Medan City Government also has a duty to revive the economy

"The mayor and I remain committed to reducing the number of COVID-19 spreads in Medan City. However, Medan City Government also wants the people's economy to recover and revive during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Aulia Rachman.

The presence of Kesawan City Walk, called Aulia, created a new passion for MSME players in the area, to earn income after being badly hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

"Therefore, the mayor emphasized that the OPD is related, the Head of Sub-district and Urban Village always coordinate and educate the public in strictly implementing the Health Protocol in Kesawan City Walk, by wearing masks and maintaining a distance," he continued.

Currently, Medan City Government is also trying to make the same thing happen to a number of hangout and entertainment places in the city of Medan.

"So that there is no imbalance that causes social conflict in the community," continued Aulia.