Good News From The COVID-19 Task Force, Positive Cases In 8 Provinces Dropped 2 Weeks In A Row

Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Task Force Wiku Adisasmito (IST)

JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Task Force, Wiku Adisasmito, said that 8 provinces experienced a decline in positive cases for two consecutive weeks.

"If you look at 34 provinces, as many as 8 provinces recorded a decline in positive cases for two consecutive weeks, namely Riau Islands, DKI Jakarta, West Java, East Java, Banten, Bali, Maluku, and North Maluku", Wiku said in a virtual press conference, Tuesday, August 3rd.

Wiku said positive cases nationally also experienced a decline. The decline in weekly case accumulation was recorded from 350,273 to 289,029, then fell again to 273,891 cases.

This is in line with the weekly positivity rate. The weekly positivity rate also decreased during the last two weeks, from the previous 30.72 percent to 27.38 percent, and again fell to 25.18 percent.

"Of course this is a positive achievement that must be maintained. The decrease in cases and the decline in the positivity rate indicate a decrease in transmission in the community", said Wiku.

In general, the implementation of Restrictions on Community Activities (PPKM) Level 4 from July 26 to August 2 has brought improvements that can be seen from various indicators such as a decrease in the number of daily cases, a decrease in BOR (Bed Occupancy Rate), and an increase in the recovery rate.

The government's policy in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, said Wiku, rests on three main pillars, namely the 3M health protocol, 3T, and also vaccination.

"The community and the government face the same choice, namely the threat of life safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as economic threats that result in the loss of jobs and livelihoods. Therefore, policies that are treated must be dynamic and adaptive to adapt to the development of COVID-19", he concluded.