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AIRASIA OFFERS RAPID TEST, ANTIGEN AND PCR SERVICES FOR PASSENGERS

AIRASIA works with a number of healthcare providers to offer passengers rapid antibody test, swab/rapid antigen and PCR-based swab services for passengers.

Through collaboration with Soewarna, Dokterlink, BRIMedika, Sheila Hospital and OMSA, passengers can do antigen swabs in the drive-thru area of ​​Soewarna Business Park (near Shell gas stations), Soekarno-Hatta International Airport area for IDR95,000.

In addition, antigen swabs can also be done at other locations starting from IDR150,000, antibody rapid tests at IDR95,500, and PCR-based swab tests starting from IDR 700,000 in various locations including Jabodetabek, Bali, Medan, Surabaya, Makassar, Lombok, Yogyakarta, Bengkulu, Ciamis, Palembang, Solo and Pontianak.

In its official statement, AirAsia said the 1 test results can be obtained starting from 10 minutes for the antibody rapid test, starting from 30 minutes for the antigen swab/rapid test and, 1 to 2 x 24 hours for the PCR-based swab test.

As of January 1, 2021, the Indonesian government announced the temporary closure of entrances for all foreign nationals (WNA) regarding the emergence of a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, which is said to be transmitted faster.

This rule is exempted for foreign state officials at the ministerial level and above, and must be accompanied by strict implementation of the COVID-19 prevention protocol.

Foreigners arriving in Indonesia today, until December 31, 2020, are still allowed to enter provided that the PCR test results are negative from their home country – which is valid for a maximum of 2×24 hours before departure time, as well as a repeat PCR test after arriving in Indonesia.

If proven negative in both PCR tests, the foreigner is asked to do a mandatory quarantine for five days, and after that he must return to undergo the PCR test.

Meanwhile, all Indonesian citizens (WNI) who wish to return from abroad are allowed to enter, provided that the PCR test is the same as above. [antaranews/photo special]