16 Traders At Drini Beach, Gunungkidul Exposed To COVID-19

Drini Beach Gunungkidul DIY (DOK VOI/Ferdinan)

GUNUNGKIDUL - As many as 16 traders at the Drini Beach tourist location, GunungKidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, were exposed to COVID-19, which was suspected to be from the apostle cluster.

Tanjungsari Sub-district Head Rakhmadian Wijayanto in Gunungkidul said based on the Tanjungsari COVID-19 Task Force report that there were 16 traders who were confirmed to have COVID-19.

"Based on tracing, the spread of COVID-19 is from the apostle cluster, not from visiting tourists," said Rakhmadian Wijayanto, quoted by Antara, Monday, June 21.

He said the officers had also carried out sterilization by spraying disinfectant at the selling location. In addition, officers conduct a search for close contacts to prevent transmission.

"To residents who have been in close contact with COVID-19 patients at Drini Beach, we ask for a check-up at the puskesmas," he said.

He said the presence of 16 Drini Beach traders who were exposed to COVID-19 did not affect tourism activities.

"So far it's safe. However, we urge tourists and tourism actors to maintain health protocols," he said.

Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Gunungkidul Tourism Office (Dispar) Hary Sukmono ensured that the dozens of traders in coastal areas who were confirmed to have COVID-19 did not belong to the cluster.

Those who are confirmed to be COVID-19 are people without symptoms who were initially exposed to COVID-19 from community social activities. Thus the existing conditions do not affect tourism activities in the area.

"For further policies, we are waiting for the leadership's instructions," said Hary Sukmono.