The Government Reminds Two Sports Risks in the Covid-19 Pandemic Period

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Communication Task Force Accelerating Task Force Team Member Covid-19, Reisa Broto Asmoro reminded, people who have started the habit of exercising amid the Covid-19 pandemic can pay attention to the level of risk of corona virus transmission from Sports which is conducted.

There are two types of risks from sports activities carried out by the community, namely low risk and high risk.

Types of sports that are included in the low risk of exposure to Covid-19 are sports performed at home, alone or with family members, and using their own equipment.

“It is better to prioritize this type during the Covid-19 pandemic that is still ongoing,” said Reisa at Graha BNPB, Jakarta, Sunday (6/28/2020).

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Meanwhile, sports with a high level of risk exposed to Covid-19 are types of sports performed in public and group places, and use equipment together in turn.

“If you have diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary disorders, and kidney disorders, the condition immuno compromise, conditions autoimmune and being pregnant should avoid this type of exercise, “he said.

During the adaptation of new habits, he added, the potential for joint sports activities in public places will begin to increase.

The government, he said, did not question if people want to return to sports in public places. Because, exercise also has a positive function to increase one’s immunity.

However, there are five things that must be considered if the public wants to carry out in public places.

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First, exercise should be carried out without moving places or the sport is carried out in a parallel position a minimum of 2 meters from other people.

“Second, for the sport of walking, try to be 5 meters away from the person in front of him,” he said.

Next, for those who want to run, you should maintain a distance of 10 meters from the person in front of him.

Keep your distance, he added, also applies to those who want to bike, at least 20 meters from the person in front of him.

“Fifth, after exercising, remember, to always wash hands immediately, take a shower, change clothes, and clean our sports equipment and luggage such as handphone, glasses, bags and other luggage with disinfectant liquid, “said Reisa.

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