Indonesian police distribute free masks to residents to prevent spread of coronavirus
- 4 years ago
The Traffic Unit of the Medan City Police Resort, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, distributed masks to residents riding motorcycles and cars on the Medan City highway on Tuesday (March 10).
This operation was held to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Medan City.
One car driver, Desvi admitted, was happy with the distribution of these masks. According to him these masks can prevent the spread of the virus.
The head of the traffic unit, Commissioner Reza Akbar explained, the distribution of masks was aimed at preventing the coronavirus entering the city.
According to Akbar, the distribution of masks will be done routinely every day.
Interview: Reza Akbar / Head of Traffic Unit (2:02 - 3:14)
"These are routine stops for controlling traffic. This is unique this afternoon for those who are orderly and comply with complete regulations.
"Both for good personal conduct and good driving, we give appreciation in the form of a gift of one free mask to good drivers,
"The purpose of this mask distribution, is first that we give appreciation to people who are willing to obey and orderly in traffic.
"Then the second is we provide education to the public about the importance of maintaining health.
"The third is, this mask is useful for preventing health problems, especially for the respiratory tract, which in recent times has been caused by the coronavirus issue,"
This operation was held to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Medan City.
One car driver, Desvi admitted, was happy with the distribution of these masks. According to him these masks can prevent the spread of the virus.
The head of the traffic unit, Commissioner Reza Akbar explained, the distribution of masks was aimed at preventing the coronavirus entering the city.
According to Akbar, the distribution of masks will be done routinely every day.
Interview: Reza Akbar / Head of Traffic Unit (2:02 - 3:14)
"These are routine stops for controlling traffic. This is unique this afternoon for those who are orderly and comply with complete regulations.
"Both for good personal conduct and good driving, we give appreciation in the form of a gift of one free mask to good drivers,
"The purpose of this mask distribution, is first that we give appreciation to people who are willing to obey and orderly in traffic.
"Then the second is we provide education to the public about the importance of maintaining health.
"The third is, this mask is useful for preventing health problems, especially for the respiratory tract, which in recent times has been caused by the coronavirus issue,"