Bali Enters 11 Provinces With Increase In COVID-19 Cases, Residents Are Asked To Be Alert

PIXABAY ILLUSTRATION

DENPASAR - Secretary of the Bali Province COVID-19 Task Force, I Made Rentin, said that Bali was included in 11 provinces that experienced an increase in COVID-19 cases in more than a week.

Of the 11 provinces, there are two regions that have consistently experienced increases for up to four weeks, namely Jakarta and the Riau Islands. Meanwhile, the number of cases of COVID-19 that has increased for three consecutive weeks is South Kalimantan. Eight provinces, including Bali, are among the areas with an increase in COVID-19 cases for the second week in a row.

"Some have experienced an increase in cases for two consecutive weeks recently, such as Aceh, North Sumatra, Banten, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, Central Kalimantan, Southeast Sulawesi, and Papua," Rentin said, Monday, January 10.

Rentin explained, since January 2, 2022, there have been additional cases every day, although it is still consistent with only one digit, namely 1, 5, 8, 1, 4, 5, 6. On Sunday, January 9, there were 9 new cases.

"The cases are indeed increasing, but they are still consistent in the single digits. Let's be more vigilant, remain obedient and disciplined with health protocols," he said.

As of Sunday, November 9, the Bali COVID-19 Task Force recorded 65 active cases in Bali. From these data, 43 people underwent treatment at the Referral Hospital, 8 people underwent centralized isolation and 14 others underwent independent isolation.