BKK urges returning hajj pilgrims to self-quarantine for two weeks

Jambi City (ANTARA) - The Jambi Class II Health Quarantine Office (BKK) has urged all Hajj pilgrims who have returned to the country to undergo self-quarantine for two weeks after arriving in their respective regions.

The Acting Head of Jambi Class II BKK, Dewi Juli Arta, stated in Jambi on Friday that some pilgrims have experienced coughing after returning from Saudi Arabia. This condition is commonly influenced by fatigue following the 40-day Hajj pilgrimage series, as well as mild respiratory tract infections.

According to her, the recovery period should be utilised by getting sufficient rest, consuming nutritious food appropriate to one’s health condition, and increasing the intake of warm water to restore the body’s immunity.

The office also advises pilgrims to limit outdoor activities during the first two weeks after their return. Self-quarantine is recommended even for those without health complaints as an anticipatory step to reduce the risk of spreading diseases that may have been brought from abroad.

Dewi suggested that pilgrims should only carry out essential activities if they must return to work, while strictly implementing health protocols. The use of masks is recommended if coughing occurs to minimise the risk of transmission to others.

“Pilgrims whose health complaints do not improve after two weeks, or rather worsen, are requested to immediately seek medical examination at the nearest community health centre (Puskesmas),” she said.

Examination results will be reported hierarchically through the District/City Health Office to the provincial level, which will coordinate with the Jambi Class II BKK. Through this system, the BKK continues to monitor the health condition of Hajj pilgrims post-return to ensure rapid handling if indications of infectious diseases are found.