Sleman Regent: COVID-19 Cases Are Dominated By Travelers

ILLUSTRATION/DOCK SURABAYA GOVERNMENT

SLEMAN - Sleman Regent Kustini Sri Purnomo said that the positive cases of COVID-19 in his area were dominated by residents who traveled outside the region or travelers, especially from outside the city. "Therefore, we appeal to Sleman residents who have just returned from traveling outside the region, Before returning to activities in the community, they should swab first," said Kustini in Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region, quoted by Antara, Friday, February 11. According to Kustini, if a resident of Sleman Regency who has just returned from a trip and feels his condition is not fit, also don't move in people first. "If you have traveled and feel unfit, don't do activities in the community first. It's better to rest for three days," he said. The Sleman Regent hoped that when people carried out activities anywhere, including when traveling outside the area, the health protocols (prokes) would be disciplined. strictly, especially wearing a mask.

"Then if you return to Sleman, you will be asked for a swab," he said.

Kustini said, facing the current surge in COVID-19 cases, his party claimed to be more prepared. "Oxygen, medicines and vitamins, we make sure the conditions are safe. Including isolation shelters to accommodate COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms have been prepared in Hajj Dormitory and Rusunawa Gemawang ," he said.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Division, Sleman Health Service Khamidah Yuliati said, swabs for residents who have traveled, are not an obligation, but are personal awareness to prevent transmission in their environment.

"There is no obligation to swab after traveling. This is self-awareness, yes, from long trips. A tired body condition is usually more easily infected," she said. If he wants to be active in the surrounding environment, school or office, he is completely free and there is no worry of transmitting it," he said.