Anies Worries Of A Increase In COVID-19 Cases In DKI Due To Demonstrations In 2 Weeks

Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan (DOK. Public Relations of DKI Pemprov)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan is worried about a spike in positive cases of COVID-19 in the capital. This concern arose because of the demonstrations in Jakarta that did not implement health protocols.

"The phenomenon of yesterday's demonstration is worried that there will be a potential spike in cases in the next week to two weeks," Anies told reporters, Saturday, October 10.

"Because if there is an incident it will not appear immediately, but one to two weeks later. Hopefully it does not happen," he continued.

In addition, estimates of a spike in cases are also based on existing data. For example, the data on the increase in cases that occurred in September were influenced by the long holiday at the end of August.

"That's why I hope to all anticipate because at the end of this month there will be a long holiday. The long holiday of the Prophet's birthday is Thursday. Joint leave on Wednesday and Friday. There are five days. Because I appeal to the whole community not to have a very large family cluster because of the joint holiday. , "said Anies

Meanwhile, from the Ministry of Health's data as of October 9, the number of positive cases had increased by 4,094. Thus, the total accumulated positive cases since COVID-19 was discovered in Indonesia reached 324,658 people.

Meanwhile, for cured cases, it increased by 3,607, bringing the total to 247,667 people. Then, the positive confirmed cases who died increased by 97 people and a total of 11,677 people.