For Conspiracy Worshipers, Coordinating Minister Luhut Reminds 90 Percent In Jakarta Is The Delta Variant, Ready For The Worst Risk?

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JAKARTA - The number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia has continued to increase in recent times. Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said 90 percent of COVID-19 cases in Jakarta were the delta variant or B.1617.2 originating from India.

As of today, COVID-19 cases have crossed 29,745. This number is the highest record since the first case was announced on March 2, 2020. The province with the most additions of new cases was DKI Jakarta with 10,903.

"From the data we got, 90 percent of Jakarta has the delta variant," he said in a virtual press conference, Monday, July 5.

According to Luhut, COVID-19 cases will still increase in the next 10 to 12 days. Therefore, he asked the public to work together in dealing with the surge in COVID-19 cases.

"I ask the public to obey the regulations that have been issued and obey them. Because you obey it saves yourself and also saves those around you, brother," he said.

Coordinating Minister Luhut gave an example, if in 2020 those affected by COVID-19 are those who are outside the neighborhood. Now, there are many who are affected by COVID-19 in the neighborhood where they live.

"So the situation is serious and we have to work together," he said.

Coordinating Minister Luhut admitted to monitoring the implementation of Emergency PPKM in the field. He said, from the results of the monitoring, it was found that there were still traffic jams due to the blockage. In fact, the train passengers exploded.

“If this keeps happening, I think it will be difficult for all of us and you will donate people who can get injured or get COVID because of your indiscipline. And it could be your brother, it could be your family, it could be your wife's children, or it could be yourself," he explained.