By: Aditya Ramadan) *
RI stated Corona Positive following the official statement of 2 Indonesian citizens infected with this virus. However, residents are advised to remain calm because the anticipatory steps are in accordance with WHO procedures
Indonesia is tantrum, after the issuance of the official statement of 2 Indonesian citizens who were affected by the Corona virus or Covid – 19. The virus which was thought to be deadly was indeed troubling. Concerns about contracting this virus are so great. In fact, the fact is if we are in good health, we will not be exposed to viruses or various diseases. The reason is, this virus does attack immunity or immunity. The principle is that if our health conditions are good, we certainly will not be exposed to this virus. So the first attempt is to maintain a healthy body. Then the next step is to maintain cleanliness, including washing hands when traveling or going out of the house to wearing a mask.
The virus that heated up the city of Wuhan some time ago was even blamed as an artificial virus. However, in fact the news is only a hoax. As an anticipation step, Indonesia itself has implemented all steps according to WHO procedures. Starting from the application of travel tires to import export restrictions. From sending masks to Indonesian citizens abroad to the repatriation of hundreds of Indonesian citizens from Wuhan city that had previously landed on Natuna Island as a step of observation and quarantine. So that the handling of this virus is already considered optimal.
Previously, the Government officially conveyed that Indonesia was affected by COVID-19 or the corona virus. This was conveyed directly by President Joko Widodo which was then explained in detail by Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto.
Terawan stated, this was the first case of corona virus in Indonesia that was experienced by 2 Indonesian citizens and lived in Depok, West Java. He detailed if this suspect has been detected since 1 March. Which was followed by quarantine efforts to the victim.
Based on the statement of the Minister of Health, 2 Indonesian citizens were affected by corona, after making contact with Japanese citizens who were found to be positively corona. Terawan is sure if the 2 Indonesian citizens are close friends. However, there is absolutely no history of visiting abroad. Because the Japanese citizens visited the victim’s house.
Before the corona virus tested positive, 2 Indonesian citizens had been declared as persons under surveillance [ODP]. So there is a direct quarantine effort as an anticipatory step. He also claimed to have visited the two patients in the isolation room, which is located at the Prof. Dr. Sulianti Saroso Infectious Disease Hospital, Sunter, North Jakarta. And has been stated in a healthy condition, even has to do activities through his cellphone.
Terawan added, already checked everything. The patient is in good condition, not having a fever, or shortness of breath until eating and communication with the patient is going very well.
When responding to the questions of journalists Terawan looked full of smiles. He emphasized that the government has so far taken rational anticipatory steps in tackling this outbreak.
He also said that the most important thing was that the laboratory was right, if the positive result was certainly positive, and the government had taken the surveillance tracking step, that is, step by step according to the procedure. Responding to public concerns, Terawan also hopes that all citizens remain calm in the face of this virus.
Related to Japanese citizens who transmit this virus can escape from the airport allegedly because of taking drugs. So when it landed through Malaysia, there were no signs of any kind of fever or other. And then the citizen made contact with the citizen. However, Terawan said that not all direct contact with patients will then be infected. It is possible that the Indonesian citizen is in a weak immune condition.
Meanwhile, the Government denies allegations that the government has been deceived by this. Terawan said that all foreign tourist entrances to Indonesia have been equipped with body temperature detectors, even these devices are in accordance with safety standards set by the world health agency, WHO.
Reflecting on the experience if the government missed, of course, when returning hundreds of Indonesian citizens from Wuhan should have been exposed. The fact is that if immunity is maintained it will not be infected with this virus. This is from Wuhan, which is actually a Corona’s lair. Therefore, appeal for appeal to the community is still being intensified. Especially in terms of maintaining health and cleanliness. Because these two things that must be considered. In addition, all steps anticipated by the Government against this virus have also been optimal. Even in collaboration with WHO. Then, the citizens are expected not to worry.
) * The author is a social political observer