Get Ready, The Ministry Of Health Has Predicted That Indonesia May Face The Third Wave Of COVID-19

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JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) Siti Nadia Tarmizi, said that Indonesia has the potential to face the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, it was predicted that the spike in cases would occur at the end of the year or December. Siti Nadia reminded that community mobility and activities must be balanced with strict health protocols (prokes).

"So it is very possible that the pattern is happening, even in America and in Europe at this time they are also facing the third wave," said Nadia in her statement, Tuesday, September 21.

In fact, he continued, in neighboring countries such as Malaysia and Singapore, there was still an increase in COVID-19 cases and had not yet completed the second wave of Corona.

"Malaysia, Singapore also haven't actually completed the second wave. So, actually we have to finish the second wave first, and then reduce the second transmission rate. Well, that means (the third wave) is very possible," explained Nadia.

"Moreover, yes, in our countries, the cases are still very high. Now, it has the potential to then contribute to an increase in cases in Indonesia. Because we know, we are very close, like Malaysia and Singapore," he continued.

Nadia emphasized that strict procedures must be carried out with discipline, in line with community activities that have begun to be opened in the extension of level PPKM.

"Again, we have to remember that apart from the health protocols we are still implementing, plus the use of the Pedulilindungi technology application, then efforts to encourage more massive testing must also be carried out even though we know the cases have greatly decreased," said Nadia.