Bobby Nasution, Thousands Of Medan Residents Antigen Rapid Test Per Day

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MEDAN - Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution said thousands of residents underwent rapid antigen tests per day to detect COVID-19 from people who were in close contact with exposed residents.

"If the results of the testing (test) are positive and reactive, then the person concerned will undergo self-isolation in a centralized isolation area," said Bobby Nasution, in Medan, quoted by Antara, Friday, August 20.

He explained that the centralized isolation area belonged to the Medan City Government, namely the former Soechi Hotel and the Center for the Development and Empowerment of Educators and Education Personnel in Medan Helvetia.

In addition to testing, he said, previously tracing was carried out on residents who were confirmed positive for COVID-19 in order to get Medan City out of the red zone.

The report from the Medan City COVID-19 Task Force on Friday stated that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 patients was 39,066, an increase of 685 people compared to Thursday, August 19.

Among them 28,049 recovered, 716 people were added, 10,236 were treated, and 781 died or an increase of six people.

"Tracing and testing are carried out in all urban villages by deploying 160 medical officers from 41 health centers and 39 supporting health centers in Medan City," said Bobby Nasution.