Banjarmasin Experiences Increase In COVID-19 Cases

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BANJARMASIN - Cases of COVID-19 in Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan today experienced an increase from the previous days. There were 18 new cases recorded.

The South Kalimantan Provincial Health Office released data on the addition of COVID-19 cases in 13 districts/cities as many as 29 cases on Tuesday, of which the largest contributor was from the City of Banjarmasin with 18 cases.

Chairman of the DPRD Banjarmasin H Harry Wijaya asked the public to increase vigilance, because the daily number of cases rose significantly.

"Even though our observations in the previous week, the average addition was 2 cases per day, today there are 18 cases, this must be our serious concern," said Harry, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, March 29.

With more and more relaxed activities in general at this time, many people who ignore health protocols, do not wear masks, gather without regard to distance.

"So let's realize again, the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended, it still threatens, continue to discipline health protocols," he said.

Harry also appealed to people who have not been vaccinated or who have not followed the booster vaccination or the third dose (booster), to go to a health facility to be vaccinated.

"Let's expand the formation of herd immunity from this virus attack," said Harry.

From the data from the South Kalimantan Health Office, with the addition of 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the total number of COVID-19 cases during the pandemic in Banjarmasin City rose to 21,287 cases.

Meanwhile, 20,578 people have recovered and 589 people have died.

Currently, there are 111 active cases of COVID-19 in Banjarmasin City.