Tribratanews.polri.go.id-Jakarta. The National Police of Republic of Indonesia continues to campaign for health protocols to the public such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, washing hands, staying away from crowds and reducing mobility (5M).
Through the social media account Instagram @divisihumaspolri, twitter @divhumas_polri and facebook the Police Public Relations Division continues to make appeals regarding the application of health protocol discipline in order to break the chain of spread of Covid-19.
In our country, this health protocol is known as 5M. Already know what the 5M health protocols are to help prevent the transmission of the corona virus? The following is the 5M health protocol:
1. Hand Wash
Washing hands regularly is one of the most effective health protocols to prevent transmission of the corona virus. For maximum results, it is recommended that you wash your hands for at least 20 seconds several times a day, especially when:
Before cooking or eating;
After using the bathroom;
After covering the nose when coughing or sneezing.
To kill viruses and other germs, use soap and water or hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
2. Wearing a Mask
At the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that the use of masks was only recommended for sick people, not healthy people. However, the SARS-CoV-2 type of corona virus that is rampant to date has made health protocols subject to change over time.
Some time after the WHO policy above, WHO finally issued an appeal for everyone (whether healthy or sick) to always wear a mask when doing activities outside the home. This WHO policy was also emphasized by President Joko Widodo.
Corona virus health protocols related to masks are increasingly being promoted in several countries. In the United States (US), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), updated guidelines regarding the use of masks. The CDC advises Americans to wear masks even when they are indoors under certain conditions. According to the CDC, it is necessary to use masks indoors when:
There is a family member who is infected with COVID-19.
There are family members who have the potential to get COVID-19 due to activities outside the home.
Feeling infected or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Narrow room.
Cannot maintain a minimum distance of two meters.
3. Keep Your Distance
Another health protocol that needs to be adhered to is social distancing. This health protocol is contained in the Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in the "Health Protocol for the Community in Public Places and Facilities in the Context of Prevention and Control of COVID-19."
There it is stated, maintaining a minimum distance of 1 meter from other people to avoid getting droplets from people who are talking, coughing, or sneezing, as well as avoiding crowds, crowds, and crowds. If it is not possible to keep a distance, then various other administrative and technical engineering can be done.
Administrative engineering can be in the form of limiting the number of people, setting schedules, and so on. While technical engineering, among others, can be in the form of making partitions, setting entry and exit paths, and so on.
4. Stay away from the crowd
In addition to the three things above, staying away from crowds is a health protocol that must also be done. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, people are asked to stay away from crowds when outside their homes. Remember, the more and often you meet people, the higher the chance of getting infected with the corona virus.
Therefore, avoid crowded places, especially if you are sick or over 60 years old (elderly). According to research, the elderly and people with chronic diseases have a higher risk of contracting the corona virus.
5. Reduced Mobility
The virus that causes corona can be anywhere. So, the more time you spend outdoors, the higher your exposure to this nasty virus will be. Therefore, if there is no urgent need, stay at home.
According to the Ministry of Health, even though you are healthy and there are no symptoms of illness, it does not mean that you will return home with the same condition. Because the corona virus can spread and infect someone quickly.
Reference :
https://www.halodoc.com/
Indonesian Ministry of Health. Accessed in 2021. 5 AD During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia.
Indonesian Ministry of Health. Accessed in 2021. Guidelines for the Prevention of Transmission of COVID-19 for the Community.
