WHO Records An Increase In COVID-19 Cases In The World, But Indonesia Decreases

COVID-19 Handling Task Force Spokesperson Wiku Adisasmito

JAKARTA - Spokesman for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito said there was an increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19 at the global level. The number of cases of death also increased by 5 percent.

"WHO noted that worldwide COVID-19 cases rose 9 percent, which is the seventh consecutive weekly increase", said Wiku during a press conference, Thursday, April 15.

Wiku explained that one of the causes of the increase in world cases was the increase in cases in India. This is because the Indian government has not prohibited crowd activities, which has created a new cluster of the spread of COVID-19.

"As one of the countries with the largest population in the world, the increase in cases in India greatly affects the percentage increase in cases in the world", he explained.

However, Wiku said, the trend of the world's case surge is contrary to the trend of the development of COVID-19 cases in the country. In fact, according to him, in the last few months, Indonesia has shown an improvement in COVID-19 cases.

For example, this week there was a decrease in new cases by 14.2 percent and a 17.6 percent decrease in the number of deaths. Even so, Wiku still reminded the government and the public not to be careless and must keep their vigilance against the potential for COVID-19 transmission.

Reflecting on the surge in cases in the world, Wiku continued, Indonesia must take lessons to control the pandemic in the country. Therefore, he hopes that the government and society can continue to support each other in handling COVID-19 in the country.

"Let us also be excited to show that as the fourth most populous country in the world, Indonesia can be tough against the pandemic and contribute to reducing the number of global positive cases in the world. The reduction in cases in Indonesia will greatly contribute to the decrease in the percentage of cases in the world", said Wiku.