JK Reminds Government And Society: We Must Anticipate The Third Wave Of COVID-19

Jusuf Kalla (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Jusuf Kalla, reminded the government and the Indonesian people to be prepared to anticipate the possibility of a third wave of COVID-19 transmission.

The number of cases of COVID-19 transmission in various regions of Indonesia has decreased by up to 99 percent, but vigilance must continue to be increased during the pandemic.

"Indonesia has now fallen far down to 99 percent. However, we are also still preparing for a third wave. But we hope that it doesn't happen," said JK after an audience with representatives of the Dutch Government at PMI Central Headquarters in Jakarta, as reported by Antara, Tuesday, November 16th.

The potential for the third wave of COVID-19 transmission, he continued, is also predicted in various countries. He said the average number of transmission cases in Indonesia decreased from 50,000 to 500 cases per day.

"Indonesia is currently in decline. If you look at last June it was 50 thousand per day and now the average is 500 per day or down to 99 percent," he added.

Therefore, the Vice President invites all Indonesians to continue to maintain discipline in implementing health protocols, especially ahead of the 2021 Christmas and New Year holidays. that meets the standard.

"Now the main thing is that community discipline is needed because the government has worked well," said the 10th and 12th Vice Presidents.

Meanwhile, to anticipate the third wave of COVID-19, the government is trying to bring in 600,000 to 1,000,000 doses of the antiviral drug Molnuvirapir in December.

The antivirus, which is claimed to reduce the death rate and treatment due to COVID-19 by up to 50 percent, can be purchased for under Rp. 1 million.