Mayor of Batam Claim Singapore Will Help 10,000 Covid-19 Rapid Test Equipment to Government

TRIBUNBATAM.id - Mayor of Batam, HM Rudi revealed, in the near future, Batam Government will also receive the assistance of Rapid Test equipment from Singapore.

Previously, Singapore Representative had asked what type of Rapid Test was needed in Batam.

"Earlier I was informed by Singapore Ambassador they would provide 10,000 Rapid Test equipment. I said please. I have told Didi to submit the type of Rapid Test we need," said Mayor of Batam, HM Rudi, Thursday (3/27/2020).

Rudi hopes that this Rapid Test tool can be used as an initial testing tool for people in need.

Later, if the result is positive, the test will continue to Jakarta, while if the result is negative, it will not be continued.

"Because it is not accurate, then we start from the beginning. If the results of the Rapid Test are hit we send it to Jakarta," said Rudi.

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So what is the need for Rapid Tests in Batam City?

Rudi admitted that all Batam citizens without exception are actually better tested using this Rapid Test.

However, according to him it was impossible because they did not have enough costs.

So, for the initial stage it will be according to the procedure suspect line.

The first stage, testing is done for people who have been in contact with 3 people who are positively exposed to the Corona virus.

"Then the second, there were 2,063 people who felt fever, flu and so on," said Rudi.

On that occasion, the Mayor also seemed to deny there were as many as 2,065 Batam residents who were positively exposed to Corona virus. Because, there are only 3 positive patients.

"I was in a press conference with Governor some time ago that there were 2,065 Batam residents exposed to the Corona virus. In Batam, only 3 affected and those who were combed had symptoms. Not corona positive.

But until now, his party has not been able to bring this 2,065 to Asrama Haji or to Sagulung Flat because it is still waiting for a Rapid Test.