Jokowi Releases New Rules on Self-isolation Following Omicron Case Surge

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo or Jokowi launched a set of new regulations regarding self-isolation following the rising number of Covid-19 Omicron cases. These rules are stipulated in the Health Ministry Issuance HK.02.01/MENKES/18/2022 on the prevention and containment of Covid-19 Omicron cases. 

Jokowi also suggested those who tested positive for Covid and show mild symptoms - such as cough, flu, or fever - use health service app, telemedicine, or public health center or Puskesmas. But those who are asymptomatic may self-isolate at home for five days. 

Citing covid19.go.id, people who are confirmed to be positive for Omicron variant may conduct self-isolation as long as they meet the clinical and house requirements, and this only applies to the patients with mild symptoms or asymptomatic patients. 

The clinical requirements are as follow:

1. The maximum age for self-isolating is 45 years old

2. The patient has no comorbidity

The following are the requirements for the house for self-isolation:

1. Have a separate bedroom

2. Have a separate bathroom

3. Have an oximeter

However, if those requirements could not be met, the patients must conduct the isolation at a centered isolation facility set by the government/ private party under the coordination of health agency/ Puskesmas. During the self-isolation period, the patients must be under Puskesmas or local task force's monitoring.

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WINDA OKTAVIA