COVID-19 In Java-Bali Decreases But Citizens Mobility Increases, Luhut: Be Careful

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JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menkomarves) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that currently COVID-19 cases in Java and Bali have decreased significantly since the spike in cases last July.

Luhut said, as of September 26, 2021, national confirmed cases fell by 96.6 percent from their peak on July 15, 2021.

Meanwhile, active cases as of September 26, 2021 were also lower than the figure on September 2, 2020, which was 42,769 with 43,059.

National active cases have also decreased by 92.6 percent from their peak on July 24, 2021. However, Luhut asked the public not to be complacent with the current decline in COVID-19 cases.

"We must not be complacent, but rather be more careful," said Luhut in a virtual press conference, Monday, September 27.

Luhut asked all parties to anticipate the increase in the transmission of COVID-19. Because, he received reports of an increase in mobility, especially in tourist areas and shopping centers.

"The increase in mobility mainly occurs in retail activities and recreation parks, although various steps have been taken, ranging from odd-even and so on, the number is still quite rising. This is a concern for all of us," said Luhut.

Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto explained related to the development of cases outside Java and Bali.

From the national active case figure of 42,769, cases distribution outside Java amounted to 62.84 percent. Meanwhile, in terms of national recovery, 95.62 percent outside Java, Bali, is 94.96 percent. Meanwhile, the national death rate is 3.36 percent, and outside Java-Bali is 3.08 percent.

"Overall outside Java-Bali the situation as of September 26 at level 4 of the assessment on August 13 and then there were 11 provinces, and on September 26 almost all provinces were 0," said Airlangga.