179 COVID-19 Cases Increase, Ministry Of Health Urges Hajj Pilgrims To Be Alert

The Ministry of Health recorded the addition of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia in the 24th week of 2025 as many as 179 cases out of a total of 10,057 specimens examined. This resulted in a cumulative positivity rate of 1.78 percent.

The Head of the Communication and Public Information Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Aji Muhawarman, explained that that that this week there was one positive case from 32 examinations, so the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 3.13 percent.

Angka 179 itu merupakan gabungan dari laporan laboratorium dan pemantauan sentinel ILI (Influenza-Like Illness) serta SARI (Severe Acute Respiratory Infections), kata Aji, dikutip dari ANTARA, Senin, 15 Juni.

Until the 23rd week, the Ministry of Health recorded 75 positive cases of COVID-19 from 2,352 specimens examined in a number of sentinel sites.

In the midst of the increase in cases, the Ministry of Health appealed to pilgrims who will or will only return to Indonesia to maintain their health and culture of worship. The congregation is asked to be aware of potential health complications, including hypertension, diabetes, kidney failure, and COVID-19.

"When they arrive at the debarkation, the condition of the congregation will be examined and they are required to fill out a Health Card for Hajj Pilgrims (KKJH) for monitoring for several weeks," explained Aji.

He added that all arrival airports have been equipped with a thermal scanner to detect symptoms such as influenza or COVID-19. If you experience complaints, the congregation is asked to immediately visit health service facilities by bringing the KKJH.

The Ministry of Health has previously issued a Circular (SE) to increase awareness of COVID-19, following a spike in cases in a number of Asian countries.

Plt. Director General of Disease Prevention and Control, Murti Utami, said that health units and stakeholders need to monitor global information related to COVID-19, as well as strengthen the early detection system through routine reporting of the Early and Response Alert System (SKDR).

The Ministry of Health also urges the public to adopt a clean and healthy lifestyle, including washing hands with soap or hand sanitizer, wearing masks when sick or in crowds, and immediately checking themselves if they experience respiratory symptoms, especially if they have a history of contact with cases or risk factors.

"Early detection and rapid response are very important to prevent the spread of the outbreak," said Murti.