There Are 43 COVID-19 Cases In Bali As Of December, Residents Are Reminded Of Prokes

Head of the Bali Province Health Office (Dinkes) I Nyoman Gede Anom / PHOTO: Dafi-VOI

DENPASAR - Head of the Bali Province Health Office (Dinkes) I Nyoman Gede Anom said there had been no significant increase in COVID-19 cases in Bali. But residents are asked to implement health protocols (prokes) to anticipate a spike in cases.

"This is starting to increase cases outside, especially those close to us in Singapore. After that there is also an increase in Covid-19 cases in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta," said Gede Anom, Wednesday, December 13.

"After that, a circular was issued from the Ministry of Health and we followed up according to the circular," he added.

As of December, there were 43 cases of COVID-19 in Bali. Patients spread across Jembrana, Badung, Gianyar, Karangaseem, Buleleng and Denpasar.

"Now if there are patients who come to the hospital, for example what kind of surgery or illness he wants, once he has symptoms of cough, runny nose, it is found directly in PCR. In a number of districts and cities there are several (cases), found in hospitals," he said.

The Health Office also appealed to residents who have not carried out booster vaccinations to inject vaccines.

"In addition to booster vaccinations, in public places, wearing masks is not only for sick people who are healthy, it also means taking care of each other. In Bali, we apply health protocols even though what he is healthy must wear a mask," he explained.

To anticipate COVID-19, the Denpasar Class 1 Port Health Office (KKP) conducts prokes socialization including providing corona test kits.

"That's from the KKP as well as the temperature and so on and later if there are symptoms, vaccinations will be prepared there. There are also doctors there if it's a bit heavy, they will be referred," he said.