Reporter: SS.Kurniawan |Editor: SS KurniawanKONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA.The government has changed the conditions for boarding flights during the Covid-19 pandemic.Non-antigen PCR testing is mandatory, here are the requirements for boarding a plane in the latest regulations that apply from August 11, 2022.The increasing number of Covid-19 cases, which has already crossed the 6,000 mark per day, has forced the government to change the flight requirements again, requiring PCR tests instead of antigens for those who have not received a booster vaccine.In the previous regulation, domestic travelers (PPDN) who received a second dose of vaccination could show a negative result of a rapid antigen test whose sample was taken within 1 x 24 hours.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 Covid-19 Task Force spokesman Wiku Adisasmito, Friday (12/8).The following are the requirements for boarding a plane in the latest regulations that apply from July 17, 2022 for PPDN:Read also: UPDATE Covid-19 Indonesia, August 12: Added 6,091 New Cases, Died 18 PPDN who have received the third dose of vaccination (booster) are not required to show negative results from 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 was taken within 3 x 24 hours before departure.PPDN with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that prevent travelers from receiving vaccinations are exempt from the vaccination requirements, but must show a negative result of the RT-PCR test whose sample was taken within 3 x 24 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 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 and having received the first dose of vaccination must show a negative result of the rapid antigen test whose sample is taken within 1 x 24 hours or a negative result of the RT-PCR test whose sample is taken within 3 x 24 hours before departure.PPDN aged 6-17 years with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that prevent travelers from receiving vaccinations are exempt from the vaccination requirements, but must show a negative rapid antigen test result whose sample is taken within 1 x 24 hours or a negative RT-test result. PCR samples taken within 3 x 24 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 the age of 6 years 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) in accordance with the conditions of each area.Those are the conditions for boarding a plane in the latest rules that take effect from August 11, 2022.Check other News and Articles on Google News