IDNEWSNOW.COM, 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