"Some 43 confirmed COVID-19 positive patients are self-isolating in a school dormitory. They are willing to be transferred to the Sleman Hajj Dormitory," Centralized Isolation Shelter Coordinator of the Sleman District COVID-19 Task Force Makwan stated here on Tuesday.
As many as 43 patients transferred to the Sleman Hajj Dormitory comprised junior high and high school students, teachers (ustadz), as well as cleaning and catering staff in the school environment.
"The relocation was conducted after intensive communication among the Sleman Education Service, Sleman Health Service, and the school management," he noted.
Makwan remarked that the relocation of 43 COVID-19 patients was conducted on January 31 by using a bus and three ambulances.
"One ambulance was used to transport the patients' belongings, and there was also an ambulance that transported patients up to two times," Makwan remarked.
The patients' relocation aims to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the other school residents, he affirmed.
He also noted that it was earlier not possible to relocate the patients to the Sleman Hajj Dormitory since some of the patients' parents were reluctant to give permission.
"Moreover, there was already a doctor in the school dormitory who supervised students while undergoing isolation. After our meeting, the school communicated this relocation plan to the parents," he stated.
As earlier reported, the private boarding school in Mlati Sub-District was temporarily closed for face-to-face learning (PTM) due to the transmission of COVID-19.
This case of COVID-19 transmission began with one student feeling unwell. After being tested, the student was confirmed positive for COVID-19.
The tracking results found that dozens of people, both students and teachers, had tested positive for COVID-19, with mild symptoms while others being asymptomatic.
Furthermore, those confirmed positive for COVID-19 underwent independent isolation at the school dormitory until being relocated to the Sleman Hajj Dormitory.
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Editor: Sri Haryati
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