Update On COVID-19 As Of May 25: The Number Of Positive Patients Who Cure Reaches 240 People

Government spokesman for the handling of COVID-19, Achmad Yurianto (Photo: Doc BNPB)

JAKARTA - On the second day of Lebaran, 240 positive patients with COVID-19 were declared cured. Thus, the total number of patients who recovered after contracting the virus reached 5,642 people.

Even so, the addition of positive patients is still happening. As recorded, as of today there are 479 people who have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to 22,750 people.

"From the results of the examination, today the confirmed cases of COVID-19 have increased by 479 people to 22,750 people. Cases recovered from 240 to 5,642 people and cases of death increased by 19 to 1,391 people," said Spokesperson for Handling COVID-19 Achmad Yurianto in press conference broadcast on BNPB's YouTube account, Monday, May 25.

He also explained that currently 256,946 specimens have been examined using the realtime PCR method and the Rapid Molecular Test (TCM).

Yurianto also explained that out of 34 provinces in Indonesia, there are 405 districts and cities affected by this virus. "This is our burden. Additional cases are still happening," he said.

Meanwhile, the number of people under surveillance (ODP) currently reaches 49,361 people who are still being monitored. Meanwhile, the number of patients under surveillance (PDP) reached 12,342 people.

"Again, we remind you, let's change our paradigm. We must start to be productive yet comfortable from COVID-19," he said.

Watch out for transmission to children

Yurianto also reminded the public to be more careful when going out of the house. According to him, before leaving the house, it is better if the community first considers whether their activities will bring many benefits.

"If it is felt that it will cause problems, you should not leave the house," he said.

The use of masks, continued Yurianto, needs to be a concern for the community. Considering masks protect people from droplets or splashes of body fluids that might carry the corona virus.

Moreover, currently so many people are infected with COVID-19 but do not show any symptoms or what they are called people without symptoms (OTG).

Yurianto also advised, after people have traveled outside the house, as a precautionary measure for people who are more vulnerable, before making contact with the family, they can first clean their bodies, such as bathing and changing clothes. Because, he noted that there were groups of people who continued to be at home but were infected with COVID-19, including children.

"We see a lot of cases infected by adults with high mobility even though they never leave the house. For example, in children," he said.