By: Alfisyah Kumalasari) *
Long before the Corona Virus or Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Government of Indonesia had set maximum treatment. The Indonesian government was serious and total in tackling the Covid-19 outbreak since it was first announced, so the Government’s perception of underestimating this outbreak was very absurd.
The Government of Indonesia, and the governments of other countries are struggling to suppress the spread of the Corona Virus. Although not as much as in Wuhan, Covid-19’s anxiety was felt by our beloved country. As of today the case shows that more than 700 people have contracted COVID-19 and around 50 have died, with the recovery of up to 30 people.
Fatigue treats a number of patients as if ignored by medical personnel, in order to give them hope through a treatment. In accordance with the president’s direction, all health facilities and also matters relating to care are supported by the government. Including pouring some funds.
Not only that, various appeals and suggestions were also socialized. Synergize with various stakeholders. So that all monitoring can be obtained factually and in accordance with what is in the field. Although not dismissing the reality it is indeed difficult. A large outbreak certainly requires a great deal of effort and prevention. Just imagine how many millions of people must be considered.
Unfortunately, the government seems cornered. Suggestions and appeals are not enough to make them (citizens) understand. Misleading hoax news to baseless accusations. If the government is not serious about handling it, why is socialization so important to deal with this pandemic. Not only that, guarding the entrance was tightened again, staff preparedness to the thermal scanner. At the airport, downtown to public buses. All for the sake of preventing this pandemic.
This is compounded by panic buying. People with limited knowledge seem to think this is the end of everything. To hoard all kinds of needs. Including buying a mask and finally making the price soar fantastic, Miris, right?
In fact, according to a recent report states that the use of masks is not able to ward off the Covid-19 virus. This finding was even clarified by Eli Perencevich, professor of medicine and epidemiology at the University of Iowa, United States.
Or rather, the mask should instead be used for those who are sick or have low immunity. Nah, right! The most important thing is to apply a healthy lifestyle. Wash your hands frequently with soap, and running water. Or you can also use a hand sanitizer.
Exploring information regarding the prevention of this pandemic is so important that understanding of the epidemic increases. The reason is, it is not only one or two people who must be educated, this is as Greater Indonesia with millions of them. However, the technological sophistication that was presented did not match their thinking about the current situation. Citizens instead actually corner the government. Making memes used as bullying.
Indonesian citizens who are known to be polite actually scold each other and seek unreasonable justification. Then, what happened was a split. If this happens, Indonesia will be held? Even though the condition is precarious, which is exacerbated by various hoax news that deflect public expectations to the government.
It is not the time for harmful hoaxes to be debated. Now is the time to mobilize and create synergy between all Indonesian citizens in dealing with the Corona outbreak. Take for example other countries that work together against COVID-19. They are competing to find vaccines and drugs for Corona.
Contributing to the country though a bit by spreading good and useful news is better right? Instead of indulgence in ugliness, it is better to support the government. Because we will not know when this pandemic will end. It could be tomorrow, next month or even next year. Unfortunately, right, power is used to blasphemy excessively, even though they don’t know the conditions on the ground. The government has the maximum to take part, so you don’t make excessive comments. Or what is more alarming is that you are making a fuss at social media, or are fighting over a stockpile of goods for stock at home. It’s only right we stop the drama of blaspheming and work hand in hand against Corona Virus.
) * The writer is a citizen, living in Bekasi