The Malignant Delta Variant COVID-19 Attacks Kudus, This Is Pranowo's Message

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JAKARTA - The Delta variant of COVID-19 attacks Kudus Regency, Central Java. Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo asked the public not to be careless in obeying health protocols in the midst of soaring COVID-19 cases in his region.

"The Delta variant of the coronavirus has attacked the Kudus district. Until June 14, the variant from India was detected infecting 62 of our brothers in Kudus. Obviously, we need to be vigilant," said Ganjar Pranowo in his statement, Tuesday, June 15 evening.

According to him, the Delta variant has resulted in fatalities. The rate of transmission is very fast.

"50 percent more contagious than other variants," continued Ganjar

Ganjar Pranowo gave an example of the case in India. Where the Delta variant of COVID-19 has overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.

"The Delta variant can be detected from several symptoms, including hearing loss, severe stomach disorders, and blood clots," said Ganjar.

According to Ganjar, the COVID-19 Delta variant is predicted to have entered other areas. This is based on laboratory examinations in which 68.11 percent of the 72 samples examined were positive for the Delta variant of COVID-19.

Moreover, currently, a number of areas in Central Java such as Kudus, Demak, Jepara, Tegal Regency to Wonogiri are included in the COVID-19 red zone.

"The addition of (cases) on June 14, COVID cases in Central Java were 1,372 cases in one day, a total of 3,331 people in a week. What worries me the most is that 756 people died,” said Ganjar Pranowo.

Efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, continued Ganjar, can be done with awareness of complying with the prokes Among them are wearing masks, not crowding, and not leaving the house if there are no important activities.

"I beg you not to be careless," he said.

He gave an example, the negligence of the process made the spread of COVID-19 very fast.

“13 teachers in Sragen are positive for COVID-19 only because they don't wear masks when taking selfies. I ask the residents of Central Java from this second to also obey and obey the prokes, this awareness is important. The entire government at every level reminds citizens to obey the prokes," added Ganjar Pranowo.

Delta Variant of COVID-19

The Delta variant of COVID-19 from India was reportedly detected in Kudus Regency, Central Java. Kudus is one of the regencies in Central Java that was detected as a red zone for the spread of the Coronavirus.

Besides Kudus, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said that the Delta variant corona or B1617.2 from India now also dominates in DKI Jakarta, Bangkalan, East Java.

According to the study, the Delta variant is highly contagious and can cause greater morbidity than other variants.

In a recent study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers from Scotland saw that people infected with the Delta variant were more likely to be hospitalized.

This was known after researchers saw data on 19,543 COVID-19 cases in Scotland, of which 377 were hospitalized.

Researchers found that out of 19,543 positive cases, 7,723 specific cases were caused by the Delta variant of Corona. A total of 134 people infected with the Delta variant required treatment.

Public health expert Professor Chris Robertson of the University of Strathclyde said the Delta variant could double the risk of hospitalization.

The currently available vaccine is still recommended by researchers to reduce the threat of severe symptoms from the Delta variant.

"If you are positive, two doses or one dose of vaccine over the past 28 days can reduce your risk of being treated by 70 percent," Chris said.