The Spike In COVID-19 Cases In Depok As Soon As It Entered February

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JAKARTA - The City Government (Pemkot) of Depok, West Java, noted that as of February 1, 2022, there were 1,083 positive confirmed cases of COVID-19. The city has a total of 111,412 cases.

"We continue to remind residents to strictly maintain the health procedures so that there are no additional infections and avoid crowds," said Depok Mayor Mohammad Idris in Depok, Wednesday, February 2.

For recovered patients, 87 people were added, bringing the total to 103,884 or 93.24 percent.

Meanwhile, active confirmed cases rose by 994 cases from the previous day. Then, active suspects did not experience additional cases, active close contacts decreased by 43 to 246 cases, as well as active probable patients, 0 cases or none.

The sad thing is, there are two additional patients who died. So the total deaths reached 2,176 people.

In an effort to suppress COVID-19 cases, the Depok City Government reminded the public to maintain health protocols (prokes) through 5M Plus 1D. Namely wearing masks, washing hands with soap in running water, maintaining distance, staying away from crowds, and limiting mobility.

Then, added with D which is Vaccinated. Therefore, people who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 should immediately vaccinate in accordance with government directives.

Then, for people who have been vaccinated with the first dose, they actively participate in getting the second dose and booster.

In addition, the Depok City Government also asked the public to maintain a Clean and Healthy Lifestyle (PHBS). By maintaining a healthy diet, exercise and adequate rest. And avoid eating together in the midst of a spike in COVID-19 cases.