Good News, Only 3 COVID-19 Positive Patients In South Bangka

JAKARTA - Only three of the 3,496 cases found during the pandemic, positive for COVID-19 in South Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands Province.

Spokesman for the COVID-19 Task Force for South Bangka Regency, Supriyadi in Toboali, Friday, explained that of the 3,496 cases found, 151 people were declared dead, 3,340 have recovered and only three people are still under treatment (isolation).

He asked the public to get used to the adaptation of new habits in responding to the corona virus pandemic.

"Don't be complacent, don't be too anxious, and most importantly, stay alert and obey the COVID-19 health protocols," he said as quoted by Antara, Friday, December 12.

The COVID-19 vaccination program continues to be campaigned and carried out massively to remote villages.

"The role of the Puskesmas in each sub-district is further enhanced in order to serve the people who want to be vaccinated," he said.

Currently the vaccination rate in South Bangka has reached above 50 percent and the local government continues to intensify the vaccination acceleration program.

"More vaccine outlets are opened, contributions and participation from various parties are also expected to make the vaccination program a success," he said.