Bad News From Purbalingga, As Many As 279 People Have Died Due To COVID-19

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JAKARTA - The Health Office of Purbalingga Regency, Central Java informed that the number of confirmed COVID-19 patients in the local area who had been declared cured was 5,673 people.

"According to data on patients who have recovered until June 15, 2021, there are 5,673 people," said Head of the Purbalingga Health Service Hanung Wikantono in Purbalingga, Central Java, as reported by Antara, Thursday, June 17.

He added that according to the latest data the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the region was 6,216 people. Meanwhile, of the 6,216, 5,673 of them have been declared cured, 279 died, 170 people are self-isolating and 94 others are still being treated in a number of health facilities.

Regarding the data, he said, his party wanted to remind the public that the pandemic was not over yet, so health protocols still had to be strengthened.

In this regard, his party continues to intensify socialization regarding health protocols with the aim of reminding the public to remain disciplined.

"The goal is for the community to remain disciplined in implementing health protocols and at the same time anticipating the spike in COVID-19," he said.

Meanwhile, he also said that his party was extending the implementation of micro-based Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) from 15 to 28 June 2021 in order to control the spread of COVID-19.

"This policy is in accordance with the Central Java Governor's Circular to anticipate a spike in COVID-19 cases after Lebaran 2021, considering that currently there is an increasing trend of cases in a number of regions," he said.

He explained that his party will continue to carry out a rapid and integrated response in an effort to anticipate the spread of COVID-19 in the local area.

"We will implement this micro-based PPKM more strictly with more intensive coordination with the relevant authorities and also pay attention to epidemiological developments and community compliance in implementing health protocols," he said.

He added that the implementation of micro-based PPKM was implemented by considering the COVID-19 epidemiological risk map to the village level.

"We will also ensure that the implementation of 5M by the community has been going well, namely using masks, washing hands, maintaining distance, avoiding crowds, and reducing mobility," he said.