Get Ready To Anticipate The Third Wave Of COVID-19

JAKARTA - Member of the House of Representatives Commission IX, Anas Thahir, asked the public to remain aware of the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and continue to support government policies in controlling it. Moreover, new variants continue to emerge and could pose a threat to the third wave of COVID-19.

According to him, people should not be careless because the number of COVID-19 cases in the country has decreased. In fact, he said, John Hopkins University assessed Indonesia as one of the best in dealing with COVID-19 cases.

"Don't let that designation make us laugh. We must remain vigilant against the possible spread of COVID-19," said Anas, Tuesday, September 21.

According to him, the government must continue to be prepared to face various possibilities, especially the issue of the third wave at the end of this year. He also asked the public to remain disciplined and willing to work together against the COVID-19 pandemic. "Discipline towards health protocols must continue, because that is the best way to control COVID-19. Support government policies, one of which is discipline," he said.

Meanwhile, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) Siti Nadia Tarmizi, confirmed the potential for a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Previously, it was predicted that the spike in cases would occur at the end of the year or December.

Therefore, Siti Nadia reminded that mobility and community 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 are still increases in COVID-19 cases and have not yet completed the second wave of Corona. "Malaysia, Singapore also haven't actually completed the second wave. reduce the rate of the second transmission. Now, it means (the third wave) is very possible," explained Nadia. "Moreover, yes, in our countries, the cases are still very high. 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 must remember that apart from protocol We continue to carry out health care, plus the use of the Care to Protect technology application, then efforts To encourage more massive testing, it must also be carried out even though we know the cases have decreased greatly," said Nadia.

The Government is More Ready to Anticipate the Third Wave of COVID-19

The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves) as well as the coordinator of PPKM, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan admitted that his party was better prepared to anticipate the third wave of COVID-19. The government, will maintain daily cases of COVID-19 at the level of 2,700 to 3,000 cases.

"To anticipate that a third wave of cases will not occur, it is recommended that the number of cases be detained at a rate of 10 cases per million population per day, or in the case of Indonesia, around 2,700 or 3,000 cases. I think we are more prepared," said Luhut in his statement, Tuesday, September 21.

Luhut also believes that Indonesia will be able to control the pandemic with this target. According to him, the key is 3T, 3M, the use of PeduliLindung and massive vaccinations. "Therefore, we must not be euphoric in this condition, because it is very possible for things to happen that are beyond our expectations. Because we still don't know much about the delta. variants and the like," he said. According to him, the daily number of cases also showed an improving trend. Nationally confirmed cases today are below 2,000 cases and active cases are already lower than 60 thousand. “For Java-Bali, daily cases fell by 98.0 percent from its peak on 15 July. The key to holding back the new wave is controlling the number of cases during the strolling period (when cases are low)," he said.

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