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The world number 14 had described tests conducted at the event as "unacceptable" in a tweet that was accompanied by an image of blood dripping down his face following a fourth mandatory test on Tuesday.
“I liken the new variant of the coronavirus to a person who changes his outfit. The PCR test still can detect them. We should not be too worried,” Zubairi said during a talk show hosted by the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) in Jakarta on Tuesday, kompas.com reported.
Many travelers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, are opting to take the gold-standard polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests as compared with mandatory rapid antigen tests prior to their departures for their hometowns as they want to keep their families safe from COVID-19 infection.
Based on Bali Governor Circular Letter No. 2021/2020, those entering Bali by air transport are required to present a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result for COVID-19, at the latest two days prior to the date of departure. Those using other modes of transportation will have to show a negative antigen rapid test result. The regulation will be in effect from Dec. 18 to Jan. 8.
The government only covers COVID-19 treatment, including tests, for those showing symptoms. The high price of a PCR test discourages people from paying out of their own pocket, so many decide not to get tested at all.
The Jakarta Health Agency has determined through contact tracing that the deputy governor "likely" picked up the virus from a staff member, although he is known to have attended one of the controversial events that marked Rizieq Shihab's return to the country.
