The Traffic Unit of the Medan City Police Resort, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, distributed masks to residents riding motorcycles and cars on the Medan City highway on Tuesday (March 10).<br /><br />This operation was held to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Medan City.<br /><br />One car driver, Desvi admitted, was happy with the distribution of these masks. According to him these masks can prevent the spread of the virus.<br /><br />The head of the traffic unit, Commissioner Reza Akbar explained, the distribution of masks was aimed at preventing the coronavirus entering the city.<br /><br />According to Akbar, the distribution of masks will be done routinely every day.<br /><br />Interview: Reza Akbar / Head of Traffic Unit (2:02 - 3:14)<br /><br />"These are routine stops for controlling traffic. This is unique this afternoon for those who are orderly and comply with complete regulations. <br /><br />"Both for good personal conduct and good driving, we give appreciation in the form of a gift of one free mask to good drivers,<br /><br />"The purpose of this mask distribution, is first that we give appreciation to people who are willing to obey and orderly in traffic. <br /><br />"Then the second is we provide education to the public about the importance of maintaining health. <br /><br />"The third is, this mask is useful for preventing health problems, especially for the respiratory tract, which in recent times has been caused by the coronavirus issue,"