Reporter: SS.Kurniawan |Editor: SS KurniawanKONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA.The conditions for boarding a plane during the Covid-19 pandemic are getting stricter.Currently, the PCR test is not required for antigen, along with the requirements for boarding a plane in the latest regulations in August 2022.The latest provisions governing the conditions for boarding a plane are contained in the Circular of the Covid-19 Handling Task Force (Satgas) Number 23 of 2022 which was published last August 11 and signed by the Head of the Covid-19 Task Force Lt. Gen. Suharyanto."To increase the prevention of transmission efforts, the Task Force has issued policy adjustments through the Task Force Circular Number 23 of 2022," said the spokesman for the Covid-19 Task Force, Wiku Adisasmito, last August 12.Departing from the SE Covid-19 Task Force, the Ministry of Transportation issued Circular Letter Number 77 of 2022 concerning the Implementation of Domestic Travel (PPDN) during the Covid-19 Pandemic Period for Air Transportation."This SE will be effective on August 11, 2022," said Ministry of Transportation spokesman Adita Irawati, Monday (15/8).Changes to the conditions for boarding the plane as stated in SE Number 77 of 2022: PPDN to conduct a PCR test whose samples are taken within 3x24 hours before departure if they have not received the third dose of vaccination or booster."So, travelers who have just received the first or second dose of vaccine must show a negative result of the RT-PCR test," said Adita.Well, here are the requirements for boarding a plane in the latest rules that apply from August 11, 2022 for PPDN:Also read: No mandatory PCR Test Booster, Check the latest train ride requirements in August 2022 PPDN who have received the third dose of vaccination (booster) are not required to show negative results of the RT-PCR test or rapid antigen test.PPDN who have received the second dose of vaccination or the first dose of vaccination must show a negative result of the RT-PCR test whose sample is taken within 3x24 hours before departure.PPDN with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that cause travellers to be unable to receive vaccinations are exempt from the vaccination requirements, but must show a negative RT-PCR test result whose sample is taken within 3x24 hours before departure, and the requirement is to attach a doctor's certificate from the hospital government stating that the person concerned has not and/or cannot participate in the Covid-19 vaccination.PPDN aged 6-17 years and have received a second dose of vaccination, are not required to show a negative result of the RT-PCR test or rapid antigen test.PPDN aged 6-17 years old and having received the first dose of vaccination must show a negative result of the rapid antigen test whose sample is taken within 1x24 hours or a negative result of the RT-PCR test whose sample is taken within 3x24 hours before departure.PPDN aged 6-17 years with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that prevent travellers from receiving vaccinations are exempt from vaccination requirements, but must show a negative rapid antigen test result whose sample is taken within 1x24 hours or a negative RT-PCR test result the sample is taken within 3x24 hours before departure, and the requirement is to attach a doctor's certificate from a government hospital stating that the person concerned has not and/or cannot take the Covid-19 vaccination.PPDNs under 6 years of age are exempt from vaccination requirements and are not required to show negative results from the RT-PCR test or rapid antigen test, but must travel with a companion who has met the provisions for vaccination and COVID-19 examination and applies strict health protocols.Also Read: Health Experts: Covid-19 Will Become Endemic in 2024However, this provision is excluded for pioneering air transportation, including flights in border areas and 3T areas (lagging, leading, outermost) according to the conditions of each area.Those are the conditions for boarding a plane in the latest rules that take effect from August 11, 2022.Next: Here's Hippindo's Response If Subsidized Fuel Prices RiseCheck other News and Articles on Google News