Ahead of Transition Week II, Rapid Test Results of 18 Visitors to Cafes in Malang are Reactive

Kapanlagi.com - The rapid test results of several cafes in Malang City found that 18 visitors were reactive to Covid-19. Rapid tests were conducted on 202 cafe visitors during two consecutive days of raids at hangout spots for young people.

"Two days later, swab tests are also planned to determine whether they are exposed to the Covid-19 virus or not," said Sofyan Edi Djarwoko, Deputy Mayor of Malang after raiding a Cafe on Bondowoso Street, Malang City, Saturday (6/6) night.

The Covid-19 Task Force team at the location conducted rapid tests on 116 cafe visitors. The results showed that 12 people were reactive to Covid-19. Previously, 86 cafe visitors in the Sudimoro area of Malang City were also rapid tested and the results showed that 6 people were reactive.

Furthermore, those who are reactive are required to undergo self-quarantine under the supervision of district officials and local health centers. Meanwhile, the hangout location cafe is sanctioned to be closed for the next 14 days.

1. Further Observation

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In addition to being considered a violation of the Malang Mayor Regulation (Perwali), there were also reactive management and 2 parking attendants. So further observation needs to be done, including disinfection spraying at the location.

"We did that because from the rapid test results, we found 1 management person and 2 reactive parking attendants. So in the future, we need to observe further," he said.

Deputy Mayor Edi also emphasized that the transition period for Malang Raya towards the New Normal is extended for another 7 days starting from Sunday (7/6). This extension is based, among other things, on the rate of transmission (RT) which is still high.

According to WHO's requirements for the New Normal, the RT should be at 1, while in Malang Raya it is still above the requirement, which is 1.23. This means that if 10 people are declared positive, it will increase to 12.3 people within a week.

2. Further Observation

In addition to being considered a violation of the Malang Mayor's Regulation (Perwali), management and 2 parking attendants were also found to be reactive. Therefore, further observation needs to be conducted, including disinfectant spraying at the location.

"We did that because from the rapid test results, we found 1 management person and 2 reactive parking attendants. So, we need to observe further in the future," he added.

Deputy Mayor Edi also emphasized that the transition period for Malang Raya towards the New Normal will be extended for another 7 days starting from Sunday (7/6). This extension is based, among other things, on the rate of transmission (RT) which is still high.

According to WHO's guidelines for transitioning to the New Normal, the RT should be at 1, while in Malang Raya it is still above the requirement, which is 1.23. This means that if 10 people are confirmed positive, it will increase to 12.3 people within a week.

3. Improving Discipline

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The Malang Raya regional government agrees to reduce the number by, among other things, improving public discipline. So, entering the transition period of the second period, the community is increasingly disciplined in using masks and maintaining distance.

Likewise, business owners are expected to prepare the requirements of their establishments before resuming operations. According to the Perwali, business owners must prepare facilities and infrastructure and require visitors and services to comply with Covid-19 health protocols.

The findings from the raid show that the community needs to increase their vigilance against the spread of Covid-19. The community must continue to implement health protocols disciplinedly in order to break the chain of transmission.

"Being reactive does not necessarily indicate that someone is exposed to the Covid-19 virus, but it is clear that there is a virus in their body and we must be cautious of it," he added.

4. Do Not Leave the House

Meanwhile, Dandim 0833 Kota Malang, Tommy Anderson also urged the public not to leave the house unless in urgent conditions. Because the Covid-19 virus is still spreading and has the potential to infect anyone.

"Gathering activities and adhering to physical distancing have been repeatedly urged by us to the public to avoid them. This time, we remind the public to continue to understand," he said firmly.

The Joint Operation involves the TNI, Polri, and the Malang City Government accompanied by the Forkopimda of Malang City. Also participating in the raid were the Chief of Malang Kota Police, Kombes Pol Leonardus Simarmata, and the Secretary of Malang City, Wasto, along with their staff.

(kpl/dar/nda)