Two Regions In Central Kalimantan Record Zero Active Cases Of COVID-19

Illustration of Covid-19 medical personnel. (Photo: Antara)

PALANGKARAYA - Representative of the Public Communications Team of the Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Agus Siswadi, explained that based on the latest data on Sunday, May 15, West Kotawaringin and Lamandau Regencies did not find any active cases of COVID-19.

"Both those treated in the hospital and in self-isolation regarding active cases in these two districts have zero patients," said Agus Siswadi, quoted from Antara, Sunday.

Meanwhile, for other districts and cities, active cases were still found, such as Palangka Raya, 8 patients in hospital and 14 patients in self-isolation, Kapuas 1 patient in hospital and 3 patients in self-isolation, East Kotawaringin 2 patients in self-isolation, and Murung Raya 2 patients in hospital and 4 self-isolating patients.

Meanwhile, Gunung Mas has 1 patient in self-isolation, East Barito 1 patient in self-isolation, Katingan 1 patient in hospital, South Barito 2 patients in self-isolation, Sukamara 1 patient in hospital, North Barito 1 patient in hospital and 3 patients in self-isolation, and Home Knives and Seruyan have 1 self-isolated patient each.

"The total active cases are 14 people in the hospital and 32 people in self-isolation," Agus explained.

The accumulated number of COVID-19 cases since it was first discovered in Central Kalimantan has now reached 57,080 cases, consisting of 55,342 recovered, 14 active cases in hospital and 32 people in self-isolation, and 1,692 deaths.

Then for the achievement of the first dose of vaccination in Central Kalimantan as of May 14, 2022, namely, 2 million more people or 98.79 percent, the second dose of 1.6 million more people or 82.29 percent, and the third dose or booster of 374,000 more people or 18, 37 percent.

The Task Force team, Agus said, continues to remind the public to be disciplined in implementing health protocols, such as wearing masks when doing activities, washing hands using soap and running water or carrying hand sanitizer, maintaining distance and avoiding or preventing crowds.

"Efforts to increase vaccination achievements continue to be carried out even though the existing achievements are quite good. Including during the Lebaran homecoming period yesterday, vaccination booths were held at various locations in Central Kalimantan," he explained.