The COVID-19 Task Force Warns Public Figures To Pay Attention To His Speech About COVID-19

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JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the Task Force (Task Force) Handling COVID-19 Wiku Adisasmito warned public figures, who are widely known to the public, to pay attention to any words or actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Every action and statement by a figure who has the attention of the public can really protect and convey messages to the public based on correct data and information from reliable sources," said Wiku at Graha BNPB, East Jakarta, Tuesday, July 28.

Because, currently there are many people's opinions that are developing as if COVID-19 is a conspiracy. Wiku emphasized that the transmission of the corona virus that is sweeping the entire world is not a conspiracy.

"There have been many victims, even health workers who have died, not only in Indonesia but throughout the world. Therefore, this shows real data and not a conspiracy," said Wiku.

Wiku asks all people to see the situation of the development of COVID-19 around the world and maintain the safety of themselves and family members from COVID-19 transmission.

To public figures who want to voice their opinions regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, Wiku asked them to find the correct source of information. For example, ask a health expert.

"Please ask the experts so that the information can convey a message to the public properly. In principle, what we are conveying is the hope that it will not bring disaster, but can benefit the people who hear it," he explained.

Talking about public figures and conspiracy issues related to COVID-19, recently, there was a figure who carried out a demonstration against the rapid test and swab in Denpasar, Bali. He is I Gede Ari Astina or known as Jerinx. This demo was held on Sunday, July 26th. This demo was highlighted because it did not implement a health protocol, aka not using masks.

Chairperson of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Doni Monardo said that people who carry out mass actions against the rapid test and swab test policies must be summoned and given understanding.

"We have coordinated with several figures in Bali. Those who are still against the use of the rapid test and swab PCR test should be summoned and given an explanation," said Doni.

Doni emphasized that they must be given an explanation that the swab test and rapid test aim to monitor the community to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

"PCR test, or temporary rapid test for areas that do not have PCR equipment is useful for screening someone suffering from COVID-19 or having the virus or not," he said.

"If you are still healthy, it turns out to be positive, it can endanger others. If a young person has high mobility in a vulnerable house, it is very possible that the family has the potential to be infected," added the Head of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).