New screening measures have been brought into place at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in anticipation of the spread of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
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The virus, which is not fatal, is a respiratory virus that triggers a mild infection similar to that of the common cold.
The virus, which is not fatal, is a respiratory virus that triggers a mild infection similar to that of the common cold.
Bali Airport has installed a series of thermal scanners in the arrival area of the international terminal building. The General Manager of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, spoke to reporters to explain steps that management is taking to keep travelers safe as they transit through the airport and into Bali.
Shahab explained, “We have installed three thermal scanner units, two at the international arrival terminal and one at the domestic arrival terminal. We are also coordinating with the Health Quarantine Center (BBKK) to anticipate potential suspect cases. If there are suspect passengers, we will hand them over to BBKK for further processing, including isolation at the BBKK clinic.”
Speaking separately, the Head of the Airport Authority (Otban) for Bali, Cecep Kurniawan, added that his team is still waiting for official direction from the Indonesian Ministry of Health regarding further procedures.
He noted, however, that the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic has provided important lessons in anticipating the spread of infectious diseases for airport management.
Kurniawan explained, “We have taken initial steps based on the experience of Covid-19 and Mpox. Equipment for surveillance, including thermal scanners, has been installed. God willing. Hopefully, it will not (spread) because it will affect the economy.”
Source Bali Sun
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