Covid is one of the most common viruses that infect humans that emergence from China, precisely in Wuhan. Almost all parts of the world are affected by this virus.
The presence of Covid in West Papua is equally disturbing for residents around the area, especially the lack of available medical supplies.
Get to Know About Virus Covid-19
Corona virus, also known as SARS-CoV-2 or the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus, affects the respiratory system. COVID-19 is the name of the illness brought on by this viral infection.
Corona virus can result in minor respiratory issues, life-threatening lung infections, and even death.
The elderly (older individuals), adults, children, and infants, as well as pregnant women and nursing moms, are all susceptible to this virus’s attacks.
At the end of December 2019, a corona virus illness known as COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019) was first identified in Wuhan, China.
Within a short period of time, this virus spread to practically all nations, including Indonesia. Due of this, numerous nations have implemented lockdown measures to stop the Corona virus from spreading.
Indonesia too experienced this activity restriction until the virus’s presence eventually subsided.
Facilities Provided by the West Papuan Government to Overcome Covid
Just like other areas that provide many facilities to help the community prevent the spread of the Covid virus.
Starting from swap test facilities, vaccinations, to media needs in the event of an emergency that is very dangerous for the surrounding community. Here is complete information about it!
1. Rapid Test
The first facility that is provided by the government is rapid test to detect the existence of Covid in people’s body.
The West Papua Provincial Government has carried out mass Rapid Tests to all communities in various fields to detect the presence of the Covid virus in their bodies.
Due to this, the government calls on all residents to practice self-discipline, maintain order in their households, neighborhoods, and marketplaces, and be prepared to comply with official requests or orders.
This is crucial in order to keep us secure and guarded against the Corona Virus.
2. Vaccination
The next facility is important because it helps people in immunizing their immune system.
The Mayor of Sorong requested that the vaccination be handed directly to the City or Regency Government so that it could be disseminated more promptly, and Coordinating Minister Airlangga listened to his request.
In response, Coordinating Minister Airlangga stated that Joko Widodo, the President of the Republic of Indonesia, had instructed that the distribution of vaccines be split into two,
Namely those given through the Province and some directly to the Regency and City Governments, in order to accelerate vaccination.
3. Isolation Facility
The next facility is for isolation. When someone is exposed to Covid, of course they must carry out isolation so that the spread of the virus can be stopped.
The West Papua Province’s Regional Heads and Forkopimda were very eager to inform Coordinating Minister Airlangga about the different issues and difficulties they were facing.
Dominggus Mandacan, the governor of West Papua, expressed gratitude on behalf of the people of West Papua for the attention and support of the Central Government,
Particularly for visiting the Centralized Isolation facility directly with the PELNI Ship, inspecting the vaccination center, and offering support to medical personnel and the local population.
The government continues to maximize the facilities available to handle the cases of Covid in West Papua to ensure that all people can live healthy lives.
Over time, this case has begun to improve, so the next task of the government is to prosper the economy.
