Ngurah Rai Airport has reinstated the use of thermo scanners to anticipate the possible entry of passengers infected with influenza A (H3N2) subclade K, also referred to as ‘super flu’.
The facility was initially used during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now being utilized again due to the similarity in symptoms. Temperature screening enables the identification of passengers with fever, who can then receive immediate medical attention.
Approximately 25 thermo scanner units have been installed along major arrival and departure routes for both international and domestic flights. Ngurah Rai Airport serves an average of 66,000 passengers daily.
To date, no passengers potentially carrying the super flu have been detected. In addition to temperature screening, personnel and medical facilities are on standby as part of additional preventive measures.
“I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport because this is an international entrance that is quite large in its users, I think the symptoms that we learned and we got information are more or less similar to people with the flu, only there may be symptoms so that detecting them will also be more visible when the body temperature is high,” said Nugroho, Wednesday (7/1/2026).
“The position has been installed, everything is operating in good condition, and further information, of course, from the Ministry of Health regarding how the development and follow-up are handled,” said Nugroho.
Super Flu Situation in Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Health reported that the situation with influenza A (H3N2) subclade K remained under control as of the end of December 2025. The severity of this variant has not increased relative to other influenza clades or subclades.
National surveillance shows that influenza A(H3) is the dominant variant, with case numbers declining over the past two months. Whole genome sequencing completed on December 25, 2025, indicates that subclade K has been detected since August 2025 through the sentinel ILI-SARI surveillance system across various healthcare facilities.
By the end of December 2025, 62 cases of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K were recorded across eight provinces, with the highest numbers in East Java, South Kalimantan, and West Java.
Preventive Measures at the Airport and National Level
The deployment of thermo scanners at Ngurah Rai Airport is part of the government’s preventive measures to prevent the spread of new influenza variants into Bali. This system enables early detection of passengers with fever symptoms, enabling a timely medical response.
Personnel and medical facilities remain on standby to ensure any potential cases are addressed promptly and effectively.
