More than 50% of the population has never been tested for COVID-19.
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A segment of the Indonesian population has begun to show awareness of rapid antibody tests (serology) and swab tests (PCR) to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This is reflected in a Kompas Research and Development (Litbang Kompas) poll, showing that approximately 37.6% of respondents had undergone rapid tests, while 9.3% had taken swab tests.
Although a portion of the population has undergone Covid-19 testing, the reach has not yet covered half of the total respondents. This is because they need to pay Rp 150,000 for a rapid test and Rp 900,000 for a swab test, as reported by Harian Kompas (November 1st). This factor potentially hinders independent testing.
The government continues to strive to persuade the public to increase awareness of the 3M movement (washing hands with soap, wearing masks, and maintaining distance). The public needs to adopt these practices.
Litbang Kompas conducted interviews with 529 respondents from 34 provinces in Indonesia. The research has a 95% confidence level with a margin of error of ± 4.3%.
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