Indonesian Covid-positive man disguises himself as spouse on Citilink flight with a view to fly

(CNN) — An Indonesian man is reportedly dealing with arrest after disguising himself as his spouse with a view to board a flight.

The disguise was supposed to allow the person to fly although he had reportedly examined optimistic for Covid-19. His spouse, nonetheless, had examined adverse, so he used her ID and adverse PCR take a look at outcomes with a view to board the aircraft at Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport in Jakarta, says the report.

It is unclear if the person would have been caught had he not given up on his ruse in mid-air.

A flight attendant reportedly informed authorities that she noticed “DW” go into an airplane toilet, then come out sporting males’s garments as a substitute of the niqab — a full-face veil with a gap for the eyes. She notified airport authorities in Ternate, who detained the passenger upon disembarking from the aircraft.

An on-site well being officer instantly examined the person for Covid-19, and the PCR take a look at got here again optimistic, in line with officers.

After that, “the airport instantly contacted the Ternate Metropolis Covid-19 Dealing with Activity Drive group to evacuate the person whereas sporting private protecting tools (PPE), after which taking him in an ambulance to his home (in Ternate Metropolis) to self-isolate, the place he might be supervised by Activity Drive officers,” Ternate Covid-19 Activity Drive Operational Head Muhammad Arif Gani informed reporters.

As soon as his self-isolation interval is full, native police have said they intend to prosecute “DW.”

On prime of that, vaccine rollout has been gradual. Solely about 6% of the overall inhabitants is absolutely vaccinated thus far.

CNN’s Amy Sood contributed reporting.