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Want to go home on leave during the Covid-19 outbreak and return to Hong Kong, this is the procedure

DDHK.ORG - Apparently, go home on leave Indonesia and returned to work in Hong Kong when the Covid-19 outbreak was not as complex as one might think. At least, that was conveyed by Any Agustin, an Indonesian migrant worker who had returned on leave to Purwodadi, Grobogan, Central Java, on 18 October 2020 and returned to Negeri Beton on 2 November.

"This is a little info when I was on leave, guys. For friends who want to take time off, don't feel afraid or worried. As long as we follow the procedures from the government, God willing, it's safe. Congratulations to the destination and back to Hong Kong safely too, "he said.

Before flying for leave to Indonesia, Any conducted a swab test at the Dr Soong Roong Sheng LMSSA (London) clinic which is located at 904 Fortune Center, 48 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay. The clinic is open Monday-Friday, 9.30-13.30 and 15.00-19.00. Meanwhile, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

“I took a swab test here, paid HK $ 950. The employer pays, "said Any.

Before flying to Hong Kong, Any also conducted a swab test at a referral hospital in Indonesia. He spent Rp.850 thousand for the test.

Upon arrival in Hong Kong, Any underwent a 14-day quarantine at one of the Government's referral hotels. Namely, the Ramada Hong Kong Grand, which is located at 23 Austin Avenue, TST. This hotel room must be booked prior to flying to Hong Kong and proof of reservation will be requested by the airport staff.

“Less than HK $ 6,000 for 14 days. This is also the employer who pays, "he said.

However, Any said that the price of plane tickets is quite expensive. He himself, bought a Garuda Airlines flight ticket for a round-trip Hong Kong-Semarang for HK $ 6,200.

Leave Return Procedure

Any also conveyed the steps and procedures that must be followed to go home on leave. First, order a ticket. Second, conduct a PCR test or swab test at a hospital or laboratory appointed by the Hong Kong Government, three days before flying.

"As long as we have the results of the PCR test or the swab test, the Hong Kong airport will not be that difficult," said Any.

Upon arrival in Indonesia, the passengers who just got off the plane will be divided into two groups. Namely, groups that already have PCR test results and groups that don't have test results.

Those who already have it can immediately continue their journey. For those who don't have one, they must first undergo a swab test. "Possibly, it could be 3-4 days in quarantine until the results of the swab test come out," he said.

"Don't forget to download the eHAC application, then fill it in according to your destination or residence address," said Any.

Return to Hong Kong procedure

He also conveyed that there are requirements that must be met in order to return to Hong Kong. "Those who want to return to Hong Kong must also follow the prescribed procedure," he said.

First, 1-3 days before flying, you must undergo a PCR test or a swab test at a hospital appointed by the Indonesian Government. Second, bring three swab test results documents, photocopies of Hong Kong hotel room reservations for 14 days of quarantine, plane tickets, and passports to the airport. Third, fill out the eHAC application.

Upon arrival in Hong Kong, you have to undergo four other procedures. First, download the HKSAR Department of Health application, fill in, and screenshot the barcode. Second, download the stay home save application. Third, wearing a bracelet that contains barcode. Fourth, undergo a swab test.

"We will be tested twice. First, taking sputum. Second, rinse your mouth. Each was put in a bottle that has been provided, "said Any.

After doing it all, every passenger who just arrived will be gathered in the waiting room. "There we will be given bread and mineral water. For those who cannot endure hunger, it's good to bring supplies. Because we are waiting for the results for a very long time, 8-9 hours. Once the results were distributed, we were escorted by bus to the Hong Kong Immigration counter. After finishing at immigration, we take our baggage.

Once the baggage is found, we go straight to the hotel we booked, "he said.

"For friends who only book hotels, I suggest bringing food supplies, coffee, tea, etc., make our supplies during quarantine," he said.

While at the hotel, every few hours hotel room occupants are required to scan. As a sign, the cellphone will ring. Three days before the completion of the quarantine period, officers will send the results of the swab test. [Iffah / DDHK News]

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