Be Careful, The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Not Over Yet, Here's The Proof!

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JAKARTA - Health expert, Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama said that the increase in COVID-19 cases in Indonesia in the last few weeks showed that the pandemic was still ongoing. in Jakarta, Thursday, June 16. In addition, the Professor of the UI Faculty of Medicine also added that at this time it was necessary to find out more precisely the cause of the increase in cases, using two methods. First, increasing the whole genome sequencing (WGS) according to proportions. "New data shows there are 20 confirmed cases of BA.4 or BA.5 subvariance, while the increase in cases throughout June has reached thousands," he said. Second, there is a need for an in-depth epidemiological investigation of all or most of the cases. Because of this, the community needs to maintain the process according to the rules that are currently in effect. "Vaccinations also need to be monitored continue to be increased, starting from the first dose to the third dose or booster," he said. The former Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Southeast Asia said special attention was needed for high-risk groups such as the elderly, as well as those with comorbidities.

"In this regard, the public still needs to be reminded to be more strict about wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining distance and also avoiding crowds to prevent the spread of COVID-19," he said. Tjandra Yoga Aditama also added that if needed, the possibility of giving booster vaccines could be studied. the second, or the second "booster". Previously, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) RI Mohammad Syahril reported the latest number of cases of the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants in the country as of Tuesday (14/6) afternoon totaling 20 cases. It is also known that out of 20 cases, two cases were BA.4 and 18 cases were BA.5