In Jakarta, DPR Members Get 3 Star Hotels, In East Kotawaringin Central Kalimantan, The Official House Of The DPRD Leadership Turns Into A Self-isolation Place

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SAMPIT - Two official houses of the leadership elements of the Regional Representative Council (DPRD) for East Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan are used as a place for self-isolation for COVID-19 sufferers who need a place while undergoing self-isolation.

"Tomorrow I will launch an independent isolation house, namely the house of Deputy Chair I and Deputy Chair II of the DPRD, we will use it specifically for poor people who want to undergo independent isolation", said East Kotawaringin Regent (Kotim) Halikinnor, quoted by Antara, Sunday, August 1.

The two official residences of the Deputy Chairperson of the East Kotawaringin DPRD are located on Jalan Cut Nyak Dien. The location is adjacent to the office of the East Kotawaringin Regent facing Jalan Achmad Yani.

This official residence is not yet occupied. Deputy Chairperson I of DPRD Rudianur and Deputy Chairperson II of DPRD Hairis Salamad have not yet occupied the official residence, so the house which has several rooms and has a fairly large yard is still empty.

Therefore, the regional government decided to use the official house for the time being as a place for self-isolation for COVID-19 sufferers who need a place.

The two official residences are prioritized for COVID-19 sufferers from underprivileged families who do not have a place to self-isolate, while in their residence there are other family members who must be guarded so as not to get infected.

"How can he be healthy if the place does not allow for self-isolation at home. Later he can occupy the isolation place that we have prepared and all are covered. Later there will be criteria. I have asked the Health Service and Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) to make SOPs. Later, the village head will register", Halikinnor explained.

Meanwhile, regarding the implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in East Kotawaringin, Halikinnor considered that it had gone quite well. The partition at the district border is also still running.

The district government also disburses operational funds for the smooth running of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in the village. He encouraged the PPKM to be optimized to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19.

"I urge residents who carry out self-isolation to continue to be monitored. People who can't afford it must also be monitored and assisted with basic necessities. Don't let anyone go hungry due to being affected by COVID-19", said Halikinnor.

Incentives for health workers have also been disbursed, both for those who work in hospitals and health centers. Currently, the local government is billing the Ministry of Health for funds from the central government that must be disbursed to the regions.

Meanwhile, in the development of COVID-19 cases in East Kotawaringin on Sunday afternoon, there were 32 new patients, 44 recovered patients, and four patients who died.

Overall, the number of COVID-19 cases in this area has reached 4.344 cases, consisting of 3.948 recovered cases, 244 people are still being treated and 152 people have died.

The public is advised to continue to implement strict health protocols to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Public concern is very important so that the efforts made by the government to deal with this pandemic can bring maximum results.