17 Prospective Passengers at Hang Nadim Airport Positive of Covid-19

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - A total of 17 prospective passengers tested positive for Covid-19 after undergoing a rapid antigen test at Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, Riau Islands.

This data is obtained from the results of examinations carried out from December 21 to December 23, 2020. 

The medical team then directs prospective passengers who have been confirmed positive to the airline to refund tickets. 

In addition, prospective passengers who were confirmed positive for Covid-19 were reported to the Rapid Action Team (TGC) for the Covid-19 Handling of the Airport and Batam for further processing. 

"We urge prospective passengers to carry out a rapid antigen test a day or at least two to three hours before the flight schedule. This is done so that prospective passengers do not rush and more freely refund tickets if the antigen test results are positive," explained Anni, as the service person of rapid antigen test at Hang Nadim Airport. 

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For Hang Nadim Airport, said Anni, the process of checking the antigen rapid test is not that difficult. 

Prospective passengers only need to fill out the registration form then make a payment at the cashier. 

"The tariff that we have imposed is the official rate from the Ministry of Health, which is Rp 275,000 for areas outside Java," said Anni. 

After that, prospective passengers go to the antigen rapid test booth by taking samples through the nose (nasopharynx). 

The rapid antigen and antibody test service at Hang Nadim Airport, Batam starts from 06.00-18.00 WIB. 

"Prospective passengers who are confirmed positive are advised not to travel and always cooperate with TGC officers for the Covid-19 Handling of the Hang Nadim Airport," Anni concluded. (*) 

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