Jambi Requires Implementation Of Antigen Tests For Indoor Activities

JAMBI - The Jambi Provincial Government requires the implementation of an antigen test to detect the transmission of COVID-19 to participants in activities held inside the building.

"For activities carried out in buildings, rapid antigen tests must be carried out", said Jambi Governor, Al Haris, in Jambi on Wednesday, February 23.

The implementation of an antigen test in an indoor activity that is attended by many people is aimed at detecting the transmission of COVID-19 and preventing widespread disease transmission.

"Rapid antigen tests for activities in the building as early detection and so that the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can be easily monitored", said Al Haris.

The Jambi Provincial Government is intensifying efforts to control the transmission of the Coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and its variants, including the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus which can spread quickly.

Control of the transmission of COVID-19 is carried out, among others, by intensifying inspections and enforcement of health protocols to prevent transmission of the Coronavirus.

"The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is very easy to spread, so the implementation of the COVID-19 health protocol is the key to preventing its spread", said Al Haris.

According to the Jambi Province COVID-19 Task Force, nine of the 11 regencies and cities in Jambi Province are already in a low risk zone for COVID-19 transmission, namely Sungai Penuh City and Kerinci, Merangin, Sarolangun, Tebo, Bungo, Batanghari, Tanjung Jabung Regencies. West, and East Tanjung Jabung.

Two other areas, Jambi City and Muaro Jambi Regency, are classified as being in a moderate risk zone for COVID-19 transmission.