The Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Mention the Importance of WhatsApp in the Pandemic Period

Minister of Health Budi Gunadin Sadikin explained how important WhatsApp's role was for the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was conveyed at the Facebook at UNGA 2021 conference entitled COVID Response: The Role of Technology in the Global Recovery. This online conference will be held on September 21, 2021 at 14:00 WIB.

This conference discussed how technology can influence the global pandemic recovery process. WhatsApp is one of the devices that has an impact on various groups of people around the world.

1. Attended by WhatsApp CEO

Will Cathcart as CEO of WhatsApp was also present at this conference. The meeting between the Minister of Health and representatives from WhatsApp was moderated by Clair Deevy as WhatsApp's Director of Global Policy Programs. The discussion starts from how technology can help society.

This software helps to make communication more accessible to many people. Will said there are many innovations in micro and small businesses that use WhatsApp. In this time of pandemic, Will is also happy that many communities are using WhatsApp to gather and support each other.

2. WhatsApp has a huge impact on society

WhatsApp has an impact on society, especially those who have micro and small businesses. The community's economy is helped because it can reach consumers directly. They can sell goods and services and get full results without worrying about a third person acting as a middleman.

According to Budi, technology can play a very big role. In the health sector, technologies such as Big Data, Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence will bring drastic changes. These changes will not only have an impact on telemedicine, but can also change the way disease is diagnosed.

One of the emerging innovations is the vaccine reservation system via WhatsApp. Indonesia is the first country to implement this reservation system. This method was later adapted by other countries to simplify the vaccination process.

In Indonesia, there are communities whose duty is to help people get assistance to deal with the pandemic. This community, called Warga Bantu Warga, has produced tangible results. Meanwhile in India, a chat bot named CovidAsha appeared which helped the community in getting information related to COVID-19 such as vaccine and hospital information.

During the pandemic, WhatsApp is a faster way to spread important information regarding COVID-19 to the media than through press conferences. The Minister of Health also said that WhatsApp's collaboration with the Ministry of Health was a big step towards building a stronger and more responsible health system.

Budi Sadikin also thanked WhatsApp. "Thank you WhatsApp for all the help for the people of Indonesia. You not only saved the lives of the Indonesian people, but also made an impact on humanity," he said.

Source: idntimes.com

Reasons Not To Smoke In The Car

The habit of smoking in the car may be difficult for some people to avoid. Smoking in the car has become a necessity for certain reasons, including eliminating sleepiness or boredom.

If anyone is still doing it, it's best to avoid it. Because smoking in the car cabin can have a negative impact such as cabin cleanliness, and driving safety on the road. Here's why smoking in the car can be a problem.

Disturbing the Driver's Concentration

The driver's concentration is disturbed when a cigarette is slipped on his finger. Not to mention the focus of driving is divided when trying to throw away cigarette ashes.

Another danger is the puff of smoke released when smoking will interfere with the view in the car. Even if it's only for a moment, being distracted can jeopardize the safety of drivers and passengers.

In addition, cigarette ashes that are thrown out or blown away by the wind also endanger other road users, especially if there are still burning embers.

Leaves a Bad Smell

Cigarette smoke will persist and stick to various corners of the car cabin, especially the cockpit area such as the dashboard, steering wheel, and front door panels.

The unpleasant smell of nicotine will continue to stick and will be very difficult to remove at any time. Try to pay attention to the roof of the car cabin, if there are yellow spots, it means the owner likes to smoke in the car.

Not only annoying, but also makes the cabin uncomfortable, especially for small children and elderly people who are not used to smoking.

Air Conditioner Circulation is Polluted with Smoke

Don't forget, cigarette smoke has the potential to enter the AC circulation system and settle so that the air from the car air conditioner will mix with harmful nicotine.

In addition, cigarette smoke will also stick to the filter and even stick to the AC Evaporator which can make the odor not go away even though the cabin filter has been replaced. The unpleasant smell of secondhand cigarette smoke will also continue to circulate when the air conditioner is turned on.

Cars are Hard to Sell

There are several reasons consumers are reluctant to buy a used car, one of which is the cabin smells of cigarettes. Another reason for the nicotine spots in the car that interfere with the view of the occupants of the cabin.

Even if it has to be repaired, it will cost a lot to restore the cleanliness of the car cabin from the smell of cigarettes. There is also no guarantee that the distinctive and pungent odor can completely disappear from the car.

Solutions to Keep the Car Cabin Clean

There is no solution other than not smoking in the car. In addition to maintaining health, these efforts can prevent the cabin from being contaminated with cigarette smoke, including ash, embers, cigarette butts, and cigarette stains that will make the cabin dirty and uncomfortable.

Especially if we often invite the fruit of the day or the elderly to ride the vehicle together.

In addition, car owners also need to know if other dirt will still enter the car cabin so it needs maintenance steps. The easiest way is to clean the interior once a week while washing the entire car. Make sure the cabin is clean and completely dry so it doesn't leave any traces of dirt and unpleasant odors.

Also reduce the frequency of opening and closing car windows and doors when not needed to prevent dirty air from entering and make sure the car's air conditioning circulation system is in top condition by checking the cabin filter to keep the cabin air clean.

"There are many detrimental effects that will be felt by us if we smoke in the car. Therefore, avoid smoking in the car and keep the cabin condition clean and tidy so that it is comfortable to use," said Nur Imansyah Tara, head of the after-sales division of Auto2000.

Source: CNN Indonesia