The
long holiday amid the pandemic has always become a concern regarding
the spread of Covid-19 which has not ended. This is because for some
people, long holidays are the perfect time to go outside and visit
family and close friends. Health protocols that are not implemented and
the interaction that is too close with many people will make the spread
of Covid-19 continue. Even though there are several people who have been
vaccinated against Covid-19, this does not mean that the person is
safe, because there is still the possibility of being infected.
As of May 18, 2021, after a long holiday, there were 7,293 active cases of Covid-19 in Jakarta. Despite the enactment of the homecoming ban, it was recorded that 2.6 million people
left Jakarta during the long holiday of Eid 2021. The long holiday
since the emergence of the first Covid-19 case in Indonesia in March
2020 has always had an impact on the spike in Covid-19 cases. To prevent
the higher wave of the spread of Covid-19 after the long holiday, we
must anticipate the spread of family clusters.
Get Tested and Self-isolate After Travel
When
you travel, you can become infected with Covid-19 during your trip,
near or far. Especially if you don't keep your distance from other
people who could unknowingly carry the SARS-Cov-2 virus. If you get
infected and you go home, you will most likely pass it on to your other
family member at home.
So,
do a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or antigen test immediately about
3-5 days after traveling to make sure you are safe from Covid-19
infection. If you are tested negative, keep doing self-isolation for at
least 7 days to ensure that you are indeed free from Covid-19. Also pay
attention to any Covid symptoms that you might feel. If you test
positive, report it immediately and do self-isolation so that other
people are not exposed to Covid-19 from you. Also, inform the people you
meet if you are positive for Covid-19 so they can get themselves
checked.
Apply Health Protocols and a Healthy Lifestyle
Applying
health protocols (wearing a mask, maintaining distance, and washing
hands) may have become our habit for this year. However, be careful not
to let your guard down. You must continue to apply these measures
properly and keep your immunity with a healthy daily lifestyle. Even
though you have been vaccinated, strict health protocols and a healthy
lifestyle can further minimize your chances of being exposed to
Covid-19.
Don't Travel If You Are Sick or Unwell
When
you are sick, your immune system decreases and you will be susceptible
to Covid-19. Therefore, do not travel other than to the hospital for
treatment if you are sick. Also pay attention to the symptoms you
experience, if you feel symptoms of Covid-19 infection, keep wearing a
mask even at home and have it checked immediately to the nearest health
facility.
Minimize Mobility
The
key word that is very important in terms of the spread of Covid-19 is
citizen mobility. Long holidays increase the mobility of residents. So
to reduce the spread of Covid-19, reduce mobility anywhere and stay at
home. The more we minimize mobility, the closer we will be to the end of
the Covid-19 pandemic. We certainly want this pandemic to end soon,
right?
Take Care of Yourself and Family
All the
precautions above were carried out because you need to protect yourself
and your family from Covid-19 infection. You want your family to stay
healthy, right? So, let's fight together to protect ourselves and our
families from being exposed to the Covid-19 family cluster. Download
the JAKI application which is equipped with various features of the Jakarta Covid-19 Response to accompany you during the pandemic.
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