The pandemic has not ended but instead, new clusters have been formed in 3 places, namely offices, regional elections, and families. The cluster was formed because of negligence in wearing a mask and forgetting not to keep a distance. People must be vigilant and increase endurance. And remain disciplined in adhering to health protocols.
The number of Covid-19 patients in Indonesia is still quite high, but strangely, people seem to forget that we are still in the Covid-19 pandemic. As if nothing had happened and they were doing their usual activities. Even if you wear a mask, you get to another destination, immediately remove it. Even though the government continues to socialize health protocols.
This decrease in community discipline creates a new cluster. President Joko Widodo reminded us that we must be aware of the formation of 3 clusters that have the potential to spread Covid-19. Namely the office cluster, regional elections, and families. According to Jokowi, the office cluster was formed because employees forgot to apply health protocols in the office.
Indeed, many people wear masks on the trip. But unfortunately the office just let go. Even though they may forget to keep their distance and when a colleague becomes an OTG, they could potentially be infected. Especially if there is less ventilation in the office space and this is dangerous because according to WHO, Covid-19 can be transmitted via stuffy air.
The potential for the spread of Covid-19 in offices also occurs during lunch time. Because when eating, the mask is automatically removed. Employees must choose a shop or restaurant that adheres to health protocols. If you can, it’s better to order delivery and eat it at the office or bring rice from home.
The President also sent Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian to supervise the Pilkada so that no new clusters were formed. Indeed, at the end of this year there will be direct regional head elections. The potential for clusters occurs when prospective leaders campaign and gather the masses. They do wear masks and face shields but forget not to obey the rules of keeping distance.
Pilkada must be closely monitored because in addition to preventing fraud, it also reduces the potential for the spread of Covid-19. The voting process must comply with health protocols, so there is a tap for washing hands. When waiting in line, you cannot sit together. There is a cross between the 2 chairs for distance, and should not be occupied.
Meanwhile, the family cluster, according to the President, occurs because the community feels safe. So forgetting health protocols and transmitting Covid-19 instead. Whereas according to the regulations, each family member should have a shower, shampoo, and change clothes when entering the house. But there are parents who forget and immediately pick up and kiss their children.
The family cluster is the most dangerous because in our homes we don’t wear masks. We also do not suspect if there are family members who forget health protocols, because of the close relationship. Apart from being diligent in cleaning the body, the way to prevent this is to clean the house and spray disinfectants. Especially the door handle, because it is often held.
In addition, to prevent clusters from occurring, we still have to maintain immunity by diligently exercising and consuming nutritious foods. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day and eat fresh fruit and vegetables. Also continue the habit of drinking herbs such as lemon juice, ginger or turmeric. If you need to take vitamin C capsules.
We should not let our guard down and forget health protocols. Moreover, there are more and more OTGs and show no symptoms of any disease. Suddenly they were hospitalized for Covid-19 and we regretted that when sitting next to each other in the office or other public place, forgot to wear a mask.
Always adhere to health protocols and be patient until the covid-19 pandemic is completely over. Wearing a mask and washing your hands is not difficult. If a colleague is negligent and doesn’t wear a mask, immediately give him a cloth mask so that we are all safe from the dangers of Covid-19.
Raavi Ramadhan, The author is a student at Pakuan Bogor University
