INDONESIA - Corona Disaster Management Center (DMC) Block Action Team (Prevent and Prevent) Dompet Dhuafa, from Wednesday to Saturday, March 18-21 2020, continue to spray disinfectant liquid in various regions in Indonesia.
In Gorontalo, after previously spraying disinfectants in several houses of worship and educational areas, on Saturday (21/3/2020), the Team Dompet Dhuafa continuing the action in several mosques and health facilities in Gorontalo City. The action began with spraying at the Dumbo Raya Subdistrict Health Center, which is the area with the highest number of people under surveillance (ODP) in Gorontalo Province.
"Team Dompet Dhuafa Gorontalo will continue to carry out sterilization actions in public areas that are prone to being exposed to the Corona virus. Among them are areas of worship, education, health, and other public services, ”said Ramli Djafar, Branch Manager Dompet Dhuafa Gorontalo.
The day before, Friday (20/3/2020), the DMC Team Dompet Dhuafa spraying disinfectants in 15 rooms of 23 Public Elementary Schools, Rawa Badak Utara, North Jakarta. "Because schools are an important area of activity that involves many communities, both students, teachers and parents who have the potential to contract the Corona virus. We want to give them a sense of security and comfort, ”said Ahmad Yamin, representative of the DMC Team Dompet Dhuafa.
That same day, Tim Dompet Dhuafa also sprayed disinfectant at 11 mosques in several cities in Central Java. Among them, in Semarang, Solo, and Purwokerto. Spraying is done before and after the Friday prayer.
"This is a form of effort in anticipating the epidemic currently being faced by the Indonesian people. Spraying disinfectants is an effort and a message to invite people to be more aware of maintaining health, personal hygiene and the environment. Providing education from mosque to mosque to be disciplined in implementing a protocol to increase awareness of the Corona Virus. The target of the Cekal team was not only the mosque. But also schools, Islamic boarding schools, and other public facilities, said Satria Nova, Chairman Dompet Dhuafa Central Java branch.
Mosques in several cities in Central Java are still holding Friday prayers and congregational prayers 5 times a day. Mosque takmir officers and residents feel calmer with the disinfectant spraying program. Because many residents in the neighborhood around the mosque are worried about the massive spread of the corona virus.
In East Java, on Thursday (19/3/2020) Team Dompet Dhuafa also targeting media offices for its disinfectant spraying action. Among them, Radio Station RRI Surabaya, RRI Madiun, JTV Madiun, and Blambangan FM Banyuwangi.
“Today the Corona Block Team Dompet Dhuafa East Java carried out spraying at media offices. Because the media are at the forefront of broadcasting the development of the corona virus and deserve attention. And, it is important to carry out sterilization in his office, "said Kholid Abdilah, Chairman Dompet Dhuafa East Java Branch.
On the same day, the Free Health Service Team (LKC) Dompet Dhuafa, in collaboration with the Angke Urban Village Government, Tambora District, West Jakarta, has also sprayed disinfectants at busy spots, such as mosques and youth organizations in the area. In addition, the team also distributed 100 bottles of hand sanitizer to residents who are vulnerable to the spread of the Corona virus. Hand sanitizer distribution is carried out into narrow alleys.
"On this occasion, we are carrying out Corona Block activities. By holding two activities. Namely, spraying disinfectant and guerrilla action door to door, ”said Eka Ruwiyan, staff of the Jakarta LKC Program.
In Angke, LKC health counselors guerrilla from house to house to socialize and educate cough etiquette as well as proper and correct hand washing methods. "With these activities, we hope that the community will be more concerned with prevention and deterrence. Of course, in order to stop the spread of corona, "said Eka.
In South Tangerang, the day before, Wednesday (18/3/2020), one of the teams Dompet Dhuafa spraying at 3 schools. Namely, the Al-Syukro Islamic College, the Soebono Mantofani Foundation, and 03 Pondok Kacang Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri.
"This is one of our efforts to prevent the spread of the corona virus. Especially, in the education area, ”said Syaiban, DMC Disaster Risk Reduction Officer Dompet Dhuafa.
Corona Block Action launched Dompet Dhuafa on March 15, 2020, it has entered its second week. The activity began with spraying disinfectants and sterilization at the Al Jihad-Ciputat Mosque, Avalokitesvara Vihara-Pondok Cabe, Pamulang, South Tangerang, and the Santo Tomas Church-Pondok Labu. The activity was continued by spraying disinfectants on mass transportation such as LRT, school buildings and offices.
Facing the Corona virus outbreak, Dompet Dhuafa alerted 30 ambulances, 8 hospitals, 21 clinics and health services to serve the community, and referred to the designated hospital when indications of Covid-19 were found.
[DDHKNews / source: DD]
