COVID-19 In Rejang Lebong Increases Again 66 Cases: 3 Patients Treated At The Curup Hospital, The Rest Isoman

Illustration-Lampung Police once again held free vaccinations at the University of Bandar Lampung (ANTARA/HO)

BENGKULU - The Health Office (Dinkes) of Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province, said the number of residents exposed to COVID-19 had increased by 66 people. The accumulation of cases since COVID occurred is 3,096 cases.

Head of the Rejang District Health Office, Lebong Syamsir, said the number of people who had been exposed for some time had been increasing. He asked residents to be more vigilant and disciplined in implementing the program.

"Today, there have been an addition of 66 positive confirmed cases, bringing the total since the first case in June 2020 to 3,096 cases," said Syamsir in Rejang Lebong, Antara, Friday, August 6.

Of the 3,096 cases of residents who were confirmed positive for COVID-19, 2,584 were declared cured, 58 cases died and 454 cases were still under surveillance.

While 66 residents were confirmed positive, he said, three of them were undergoing treatment at the Curup Hospital. Meanwhile, 63 other people are self-isolating (isoman).

He appealed to the people of the area to always comply with the 5M health protocol by always wearing a mask when doing activities outside the home, diligently washing hands with soap under running water, always keeping a distance, staying away from crowds and reducing mobility.