Active Case In East Kalimantan, National Police Chief Sigit Urges Residents To Be Treated In A Centralized Isolation Area

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto while reviewing the mass COVID-19 vaccination process in East Kalimantan (Photo: Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo appealed to the public to be willing to be treated in an integrated isolation area. The reason is, complete health facilities and health workers who always monitor developments.

This appeal was conveyed by the National Police Chief when he and the TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto were reviewing the mass COVID-19 vaccination process at the BSCC DOME Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Friday, August 6.

"I suggest moving to a place that has been prepared. This is to suppress the rate of growth in the number of COVID-19," said Sigit in his statement, Friday, August 6.

In addition, the appeal was conveyed because daily active cases in East Kalimantan were still high. So, by isolating in a place that has been provided can help deal with the spread of COVID-19.

"East Kalimantan has the highest position in the Kalimantan area, so of course there need to be strategic and steps in accordance with the orders from the President, which is related to how to continue to enforce and strictly comply with the health procedures," said Sigit. in the hospital. Then an average of 86-88 percent are treated in a centralized isolation place. And approximately 20 thousand people are treated in isoman (self-isolation)," continued Sigit.

Then, to suppress the spread of COVID-19, especially in East Kalimantan, 3,600 doses of vaccine have been provided. Where, thousands of doses will be divided into two stages of vaccination.

"I and the Panglima carried out direct checks related to vaccination activities where today there are 3,600 vaccine doses. The first 2,000 vaccines and 1,600 second vaccines," said Sigit

With the vaccination program, it is expected to reduce the number of positive cases. So that it can improve and boost the economy of the community.

"There are 8 regions in East Kalimantan with restrictions. Slowly, if it can be repaired, there will be relaxation, so that economic activity will return," said Sigit.