Arriving In The Country, 23 Original Umrah Pilgrims Are Declared Positive For COVID-19

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JAMBI - A total of 23 pilgrims from Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, Jambi Province, who had just returned from performing Umrah underwent isolation after the results of the PCR swab test were declared positive for COVID-19. The spokesman for the East Tanjung Jabung (Tanjabtim) COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Sapril when contacted Tuesday, February 15, said 23 people who were positive for COVID-19 were currently being isolated at the Tanjabtim PKK Mess while There were 92 people who had to undergo treatment due to being positive for COVID-19 at the Wisma Atlet Jakarta. The number of Umrah pilgrims from Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency were 124 people who on Sunday (13/2) just arrived in the country via Jakarta and they were immediately swab. PCR and test results in Jakarta, as many as 92 people tested positive for COVID-19 who were then immediately quarantined at the Jakarta Athlete's Wisma .

Meanwhile, the remaining 32 Umrah pilgrims immediately returned to Jambi, but when the pilgrims arrived at Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, Jambi, they were again tested by PCR and it was detected that 23 people tested positive for COVID-19. "There is a significant spike and he also hopes for the community to always maintain health protocols and carry out daily activities," said Sapril.