Epidemiologist Suggests Mall, Market Visitors Register Online

Translator

Ricky Mohammad Nugraha

Editor

Petir Garda Bhwana

Rabu, 1 Juli 2020 12:20 WIB

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The fear of seeing new COVID-19 clusters from the opening of malls and traditional markets had the University of Indonesia Epidemiologist Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono pitch the idea of imposing online registrations for mall and market visitors.

“Introduce a special protocol for market and mall visitors,” said Tri to Tempo today.

Tri suggested the government to require both visitors and mall or market tenants to wear face shields and partition traditional market traders that are not separated enough to fulfill physical distancing requirements.

Regarding the online registration, Wahyono pitched the idea to have visitors book schedules prior to visiting the two public areas prone to packed crowds. He claims this will further restrict mall visitors.

The epidemiologist fears that the government will have difficulties to track down the mall or traditional market visitors if a case of infection happens at the locations. “The best thing to do right now is to try as hard we can to prevent that because infections are rampant from traditional markets,” he said.

IMAM HAMDI

Indonesian Researchers in Spain Discover Antibodies to Avert COVID-19 Virus

5 hari lalu

Indonesian Researchers in Spain Discover Antibodies to Avert COVID-19 Virus

BRIN researcher Yudhi Nugraha and his team in Madrid, Spain, discovered antibodies called Spikebodies that can prevent the COVID-19 virus, SARS-CoV-2.

After COVID, WHO Defines Disease Spread 'Through Air'

8 hari lalu

After COVID, WHO Defines Disease Spread 'Through Air'

The WHO and 500 experts have agreed on what it means for a disease to spread through the air to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Member Highlights Lack of Govt Appreciation for Health Workers Amid Dismissal Case in NTT

9 hari lalu

House Member Highlights Lack of Govt Appreciation for Health Workers Amid Dismissal Case in NTT

DPR Commission IX member highlighted the case of the dismissal of 249 non-civil servants health workers in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno to Speak on Indonesian Tourism Post-Pandemic at UNGA Sustainability Week

18 hari lalu

Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno to Speak on Indonesian Tourism Post-Pandemic at UNGA Sustainability Week

Sandiaga Uno will speak at the UN General Assembly in New York about quality and sustainable tourism.

Eid al-Fitr; Epidemiologist Warns of Hike in Singapore Flu Infection

21 hari lalu

Eid al-Fitr; Epidemiologist Warns of Hike in Singapore Flu Infection

The incidence of Singapore flu in Indonesia, as of March 2024, stands at a staggering 5,461 cases, according to the Health Ministry.

OJK Announces End of COVID-19 Banking Credit Relaxation

26 hari lalu

OJK Announces End of COVID-19 Banking Credit Relaxation

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) announced that the Covid-19 banking credit relaxation stimulus has ended on March 31, 2024.

Indonesia's Aviation Sector to Recover 100% in 2024 Post COVID-19 Pandemic

50 hari lalu

Indonesia's Aviation Sector to Recover 100% in 2024 Post COVID-19 Pandemic

The recovery in the aviation sector post-COVID-19 pandemic has reached 83 percent.

How India's COVID Lockdowns Impacted Menstrual Health

24 Februari 2024

How India's COVID Lockdowns Impacted Menstrual Health

Limited access to period products during India's COVID lockdown highlighted how far public health initiatives have to go when it comes to menstruation