Yogyakarta Health Office Records 5 Positive Cases Of COVID-19, Undergo Self-isolation

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YOGYAKARTA - The Yogyakarta City Health Office revealed the findings of five new positive cases of COVID-19 in the local area after a long period of no such cases after the COVID-19 pandemic ended.

"Five are positive, but not heavy. He only felt symptomatic, then he checked," said Head of the Yogyakarta City Health Office, Emma Rahmi Aryani, quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, December 19.

According to Emma, the five people who were confirmed positive for COVID-19, all of whom were residents of Yogyakarta City, did not undergo treatment at the hospital.

They were only asked to self-isolate in their respective homes.

"It was isolated because of the pandemic, and even those with severe symptoms. At least, he has to wear a mask," he said.

Based on data from the Yogyakarta City Health Office as of December 19, 2023, the five people consisted of a 42-year-old woman with a history of screening, then a 28-year-old woman with a travel history, and a 39-year-old man with a history of other reasons.

Next is a 22-year-old woman with a travel history, and a 55-year-old man with a travel history.

The Yogyakarta City Health Office, said Emma, immediately conducted a search of the history of the close contacts of the five people.

"Later we will trace. From surveillance, the village will trace those with symptoms. Then the positive ones will be traced to their homes," he said.

To anticipate the surge in COVID-19 cases during the Christmas 2023 and New Year 2024 holidays, according to Emma, all health facilities have made preparations, including ensuring the availability of beds in hospitals.

"We have prepared beds to anticipate later if there is a spike in cases, but we don't expect that, which is clear we are still ready," he said.