China News Service, March 19th. According to the Indonesian "Jakarta Post" report, on the 19th local time, Indonesian President Joko ordered that in order to suppress the spread of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, a rapid test for the new crown pneumonia virus will be conducted nationwide.
"I require rapid testing across the country to detect infections earlier," Zoco said. "I also want to distribute more kits to medical laboratories and hope more laboratories are 'ready.' 'Implement the test.'
It is reported that rapid tests are easier to perform than conventional tests and can detect new cases of coronary pneumonia more quickly.
At the same time, as quick tests are easier to perform, Joko hopes that more people will be tested and that if positive cases are found, they will be sent to the hospital. In addition, Joko called on hospitals to develop sanitary procedures to deal with those who have undergone testing.
As of the afternoon of the 18th, a total of 227 confirmed cases of neocoronavirus infection and 19 deaths were reported in Indonesia.