PCR Test Obligation For Aviation Is Odd

JAKARTA - The obligation to show the results of the PCR or polymerase chain reaction test for domestic flight requirements has been rejected by members of the DPR. This requirement applies in line with the extension of the Implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) until November 1, 2021.

Member of Commission IX of the DPR RI from the PKS faction, Netty Prasetiyani Heryawan, considered the policy strange to require PCR tests for flights. The reason, he said, there are differences in the rules of travel via air transportation with other transportation. "So, naturally there are many rejections from various circles. Air transportation is required to use PCR, but other transportation is quite rapid or antigen swab," said Netty when contacted, Friday, October 22. Moreover, continued the deputy chairman of the PKS faction in the DPR RI, the lack of a PCR laboratory in the area can make it difficult for residents who want to travel quickly. Meanwhile, prospective passengers must show a negative COVID-19 certificate from the results of the RT-PCR test whose samples were taken within a maximum of 2x24 hours before the flight.

"In the rules, it is stated that the PCR used must be H-2, while in the area there are still many labs whose PCR test results cannot be fast. In the end, it is actually very troublesome," said the West Java legislator.

Netty, also highlighted that the cost of PCR is very expensive even though it has been lowered by the government. The reason is, the cost of PCR is almost the same as a plane ticket. He felt it would still burden society. "Even the cheapest price is close to the price of a Jakarta-Surabaya flight ticket for economy class," explained Netty.

Therefore, Netty requested that the policy be not confusing and not confusing. According to him, the rules of flight requirements should be regulated by the Ministry of Transportation.

"It is better for the Ministry of Transportation to issue regulations, not the Ministry of Home Affairs," said Netty.

Previously, member of Commission V of the PKB faction of the DPR RI, Neng Eem Marhamah Zulfah, also rejected the issuance of the Minister of Home Affairs Instruction (Inmendagri) 53/2021 regarding PPKM Levels 3, 2, and 1 in Java and Bali so that all airplane passengers must undergo PCR tests 2x24 hours before departure. According to him, the Inmendagri is a step backwards in an effort to encourage economic revival in the country. "The PCR test for airplane passengers as stated in Inmendagri 53/2021 is a backward step for efforts towards a new normal as the COVID-19 cases continue to swell in the country," he said. said Neng Eem, Thursday, October 21.

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