The Indonesian government says that from next month, it will permit the use of the GeNose Covid-19 detector for overseas visitors to the island of Bali. This will substitute the previous requirement for a adverse PCR test or antigen speedy test obtained within 2 days of arrival. From April 1, foreign visitors will be capable of take the GeNose Covid-19 test either at their level of entry on the airport or harbour, or in the departure terminal earlier than journey. Elements might need to get hold of a negative end result earlier than they can proceed their journey.
According to a report in Coconuts, the GeNose Covid-19 detector was developed at Gadjah Mada University within the city of Yogyakarta on the island of Java. The system uses artificial intelligence to detect Covid-19 via human breath. Indonesia’s Health Ministry permitted its use late final year.
The introduction of the device represents a big cost-saving for travellers to Bali. Each GeNose take a look at prices 30,000 Indonesian rupiahs (approximately sixty five Thai baht). For comparison, an antigen speedy check costs 250,000 rupiah (approximately 540 baht), whereas a PCR take a look at prices 900,000 rupiah (approximately 1,940 baht).
Officials say if anyone appears to be showing signs of Covid-19, regardless of a unfavorable take a look at outcome, they will not be able to continue with their journey however will have to take a PCR check and self-isolate until the results are known. Foreign guests are also nonetheless required to complete a Health Alert Card. However, it’s understood youngsters under the age of 5 is not going to have to take any check. Indonesia will implement the new requirements efficient April1 till further notice.
The governor of Bali lately designated 3 areas of the province to welcome international guests. Ubud, Sanur, and Nusa Dua have all been labelled “green zones”, as part of a Covid-free hall, with plans to vaccinate all residents..