Indonesia's Covid-19 Task Force Responds to Coronavirus Hotspot Claims

In his statement on June 27, Yuri shared three possible coronavirus hotspots in Indonesia’s new normal transition period.

One is office spaces. Yuri offered three recommendations for companies or building operators should comply with.

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“First is to pay attention to the distance between each worker, which should be at least 1.5 meters,” said Yuri.

The second aspect is to give attention to the duration employees spend together given that the more time spent together, the higher the chances of infection.

This possibility underscores the importance of employees practicing physical distancing and wearing masks inside an office building.

The final suggestion is to manage the ventilation and air circulation of the office space.

Another possible coronavirus hotspot during Indonesia’s new normal transition is restaurants, dining venues, canteens, and shops.

Yuri suggests that business owners and the public in general abide by the country’s Covid-19 health protocols.

The third potential coronavirus hotspot is mass transportation services even though the Indonesian government has issued regulations to minimize overcrowding.

The various risks of new coronavirus outbreaks are why Yuri cautions Indonesians to follow the country’s Covid-19 health protocols. 

(Writer: Dian Erika Nugraheny | Editor: Icha Rastika) 

Source: https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/06/27/14082811/indonesia-disebut-bisa-jadi-hotspot-covid-19-ini-tanggapan-pemerintah