Masker dan Penerapan Physical Distancing sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Penularan Covid-19: Sosialisasi di Kecamatan Samarinda Ulu

Abstract

MASKS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHYSICAL DISTANCING AS AN EFFORT TO PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19: SOCIALIZATION IN SAMARINDA ULU DISTRICT. The status of the Covid-19 red zone in six sub-districts, namely North Samarinda sub-district, Samarinda Ulu sub-district, Samarinda City sub-district, Sungai Kukung sub-district, Sungai Pinang sub-district and Samarinda Ilir sub-district. Meanwhile, the other 4 sub-districts, the orange zone in Sambutan sub-district, as well as the yellow zone in the Samarinda Seberang sub-district, Loa Janan Ilir and also in the Palaran sub-district (Niaga Asia, 2020). The solution that will be offered to this problem is to provide socialization about the importance of using masks, distribution of masks and an explanation regarding the importance of carrying out physical distancing. This activity aims to increase knowledge and the community about the correct type & method of using masks and the importance of physical distancing. The service method used in this activity is socialization. This socialization was carried out by providing counseling on the importance of using masks and the importance of carrying out physical distancing as an effort to prevent the transmission of Covid-19. The service output will be submitted to an accredited journal. The conclusion of this community service, namely the delivery of practical material applying the use of masks and physical distancing in order to prevent Covid-19 transmission, the results are quite good and can be accepted by all people and become a habit in everyday life in the new normal era.

Keywords

• covid-19
• face mask
• physical distancing
• socialization