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Jakarta Responds to COVID-19: Why Should #StayatHome For 14 Days?

Aditya Gagat Hanggara

29 March 2020

One by one countries that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic have begun to implement lockdown policies to limit the movement of citizens outside their homes. Even though they have not implemented the exact same steps, the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has issued an appeal to the public to stay at home.

The hashtag #DiRumahAja on a number of social media also welcomed the message from Governor Anies Baswedan about the importance of maintaining physical distance (physical distancing), which means maintaining distance from other people or avoiding crowds.

"Today's responsible attitude is choosing to be at home, choosing not to do activities outside the home. That protects ourselves, others, and is an attitude of responsibility, ”said Anies during a press conference at the DKI Jakarta City Hall on Friday, March 20.

The recommendation to all citizens of the capital city not to leave the house except during important activities has also been stated in the DKI Jakarta Governor's Appeal No. 4 of 2020. Now, let's look at the reasons why you need to activate the #DiRumahAja movement to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Slowing Deployment Rate
The thought of staying indoors and not being able to go anywhere for 2 weeks may sound alarming and will feel boring. But you must know Smartcitizen, this is a small sacrifice we can make for the common good. The 14-day self-isolation period is also in accordance with the estimated incubation period (the time interval between the onset of infection and the onset of symptoms) of COVID-19 which has been echoed by global health agencies.

Asymptomatic Transmission
Initially, many thought that all COVID-19 sufferers started with common symptoms such as coughing and sore throat. However, now we know that it turns out that transmission of this disease can occur from people who have no symptoms, or what in medical terms is known as asymptomatic. This is also another reason why we are encouraged to stay #DiRumahAja, because even though we don't show symptoms, there is still a possibility that we have been exposed to COVID-19 without us knowing it and maybe it could infect other people who are more vulnerable.

Assisting Government Efforts
If you keep up with the news about COVID-19, you must have heard the word "exponential growth" regarding the rate at which it is spreading. This is a stage or phase that is trying to avoid the government, which is working hard to deal with this pandemic, including the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta. Exponential growth may mean that the spread curve has not been successfully controlled. It can also cause the number of patients to exceed the capacity of the referral hospital. So, by doing the #DiRumahAja movement for 14 days, you can help lighten the workload of medical workers and make the distribution curve as smart as possible, while reducing the potential for community transmission.

[Corona Response: DKI Jakarta Health Office Has a COVID-19 Command Post at the Command Center]

#DiRumahAja activities
When you decide to follow the recommendation to stay at home for 14 days, there are still a number of steps you can take to further reduce the chance of transmission, such as:

Wash your hands diligently with soap and running water for 20 seconds

Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or arm (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing

Immediately throw the tissue in a closed trash can and then wash your hands

Clean objects or surfaces that you touch frequently, such as door handles and cellphones with cleaning fluid

In addition, to help health, both physically and mentally, when we stay at home, you can also do activities such as cooking, reading books, exercising lightly, and calling family or friends so you don't feel bored or lonely.

Smartcitizen, stay alert, and while at home don't forget to always follow the development of COVID-19 via corona.jakarta.go.id. If you have questions, for example about symptoms similar to COVID-19, do not hesitate to contact the Jakarta Health Office's COVID-19 Response Post number at 112, 081-112-112-112 and 081-388-376-955.

[Important Information You Can Find on the Jakarta COVID-19 Response Website]

Let's fight corona together by continuing to activate the #DiRumahAja movement.

Jakarta Covid-19 Response

Author

Aditya Gagat Hanggara

Aditya Gagat adalah lulusan Teknik Informatika dari Binus University yang saat ini menjadi salah satu Content Writer di Jakarta Smart City. Gemar mengamati isu transportasi, olahraga, teknologi dan sains, ia memulai karier Jurnalistik bersama media internasional Motorsport.com pada 2016-2019. Saat ini ia terfokus pada topik kesehatan, khususnya mengenai penanggulangan pandemi Covid-19 di wilayah DKI Jakarta.

Jakarta Responds to COVID-19: Why Should #StayatHome For 14 Days?

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