Epidemiologist: Third Wave Of COVID-19 Less Likely

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JAKARTA - Epidemiologist from the University of Indonesia Pandu Riono said that a third wave of COVID-19 transmission with a high case spike was unlikely. "It is unlikely that there will be a third wave," he said when contacted by Antara in Jakarta, Monday, December 6. This was because the government and The community has succeeded in suppressing the second wave of COVID-19 and so far there are no signs of an increase in cases. In addition, currently the hospitalization rate is low and deaths from COVID-19 are close to zero. high population immunity, COVID-19 vaccination, and natural infection.

Therefore, the achievement of COVID-19 vaccination must continue to be improved for all Indonesian people in increasing their immunity to be able to fight COVID-19 infection. The health protocols are wearing masks, washing hands with soap and running water, maintaining distance, avoiding crowds, and reducing mobility. COVID-19 vaccination to the community. Thus, it can suppress the occurrence of the third wave of COVID-19 transmission in the community.