New Covid-19 Cases Soaring in Indonesia, Tightening Health Protocols Again

Kapanlagi.com - The Covid-19 cases in Indonesia are now entering a new phase. Several regions in Indonesia have reported a sharp increase in positive Covid-19 cases. Even in Kudus Regency, Central Java, the number of cases has increased more than 30 times in a week.

Meanwhile, DKI Jakarta has become the province with the most significant increase in cases, with an increase of more than 300 percent in just 10 days. Yogyakarta Special Region has also experienced a 107 percent increase in Covid-19 cases, with an additional 445 cases in just one day on June 10.

12 Regencies and Cities Return to the Red Zone

This week, there are 12 regencies and cities that have transitioned from the orange zone to the red zone. They are Banda Aceh (Aceh), Medan (North Sumatra), Lima Puluh Kota and Dharmasraya (West Sumatra), Siak and Kuantan Singingi (Riau), Tebo (Jambi), Ciamis and West Bandung (West Java), Tegal (Central Java), and Bima (West Nusa Tenggara).

It is also necessary to be cautious of 10 regencies/cities that are currently in the orange zone with scores approaching the red zone. Among them are Pati, Brebes, and Semarang in Central Java, Meranti Islands and Pekanbaru City in Riau, Muara Enim in South Sumatra, Tanah Datar in West Sumatra, Dairi in North Sumatra, Bintan in Riau Islands, and Central Sumba in East Nusa Tenggara.

Do Not Neglect, Tighten Health Protocols

The Coordinator of PMO Public Communication of the COVID-19 Handling and National Economic Recovery Committee (KPCPEN), Arya Sinulingga, has called on the public to tighten the implementation of health protocols. According to him, by doing so, the spread of Covid-19 can be suppressed and the potential for transmission can be avoided.

The health protocols referred to are wearing masks, washing hands with soap and running water, and maintaining distance. Arya also emphasized that the public should avoid crowds and limit mobility and interaction.

"Complying with health protocols is a way to protect ourselves and those around us. Avoiding the spread of Covid-19 in our environment," said Arya.

Arya also hopes that local governments and other relevant parties will re-enforce health protocols in the area. For violators of health protocols, Arya believes that stricter sanctions should be imposed.

"Enforcement of health protocols must be done for the safety of the community," said Arya. (*)

(kly/tmi)