61 Villages In Sleman Red Zone COVID-19

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SLEMAN - The Health Office (Dinkes) of Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) noted that 61 of the 86 sub-districts in Sleman currently have red zone status or have a high potential for COVID-19 transmission.

"Currently, as many as 61 urban villages or 70.9 percent are in the red zone, four urban villages are in the orange zone or 4.7 percent, 15 villages are in the yellow zone or 17.4 percent and six urban villages are in the green zone or 7 percent," said the Head of the Health Office of Sleman Regency. dr Cahya Purnama quoted by Antara, Wednesday, February 16.

According to him, the six urban villages that are still in the green zone include Bokoharjo, Gayamharjo, Sambirejo, Sumberharjo, Tambakrejo, and Wukirharjo.

"This increase in the urban red zone is due to the increase in the number of daily COVID-19 cases found," he said.

In order not to be exposed to COVID-19, the public is asked to use a two-layer mask, for example a medical mask on the inner layer and a cloth mask on the outer layer.

In addition, people are also asked to eat nutritious food, get enough rest, and exercise regularly to increase body immunity.

"Immediate vaccination with a complete dose, if there are complaints of coughing or sneezing on folded elbows, avoid meeting in closed places, and open room windows so that air circulation is smooth," he said.

The daily confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sleman Regency currently continue to show increasing numbers. On Tuesday (15/2), there were 538 positive confirmed cases in a day.

Then today, Wednesday, February 16, positive confirmed cases increased by 541 cases, 95 patients recovered and four people died.

"The addition of cases comes from two hamlet clusters or households that are now developing. In addition, the addition of COVID-19 cases is also influenced by the emergence of office clusters," said Cahya Purnama.