Jerinx Et Al. Demo Reject Rapid Test, In Fact There Are 3,249 People In Bali Positive COVID-19

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JAKARTA - Demonstration against rapid test and swab in Denpasar, Bali, which was also attended by I Gede Ari Astina or known as Jerinx became the spotlight. Without wearing a mask and maintaining physical distance, the demonstration was considered to be against the government's appeal to maintain health protocols to prevent COVID-19.

"Their actions are inappropriate and contrary to what the government has done to break the chain of COVID-19," said Denpasar Police Chief, Kombes Jansen Avitus Panjaitan to reporters, Monday, July 27.

Then what about the development of the COVID-19 case in Bali. From the data quoted in infocorona.baliprov.go.id, Tuesday, July 28, 3,249 positive cases of COVID-19 were recorded. These positive cases total of 3,227 Indonesians and 22 foreigners.

In addition, there are still 574 people who are undergoing treatment for Corona, 2,627 people have been declared cured and 48 people have reportedly died.

The Bali COVID-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force again reminded residents to be disciplined in carrying out health protocols, namely using masks when outside the home or in a crowd.

Residents are also asked to maintain physical distance, wash their hands frequently with soap and carry out quarantine for people traveling.

Regarding the mass action in Bali, the Chairperson of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Doni Monardo, said that the participants in the action must be given understanding. According to Doni, the community must be disciplined in implementing health protocols.

"We have coordinated with several figures in Bali. Those who are still against the use of the rapid test and PCR swab test should be summoned and given an explanation," Doni said in a press conference broadcast on the Cabinet Secretariat YouTube account, Monday, July 27.