Health Experts Assess The Trend Of Increase In COVID-19 Cases Needs Further Investigation

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JAKARTA - Health expert who is also Director of Post-Graduate Program at YARSI University, Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama, said the increasing trend of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia in recent weeks needed to be addressed with epidemiological investigations to find out the root of the problem. leaders of the World Health Organization (WHO) at the world health meeting on May 22, 2022. Strictly speaking, policies must be decided very carefully by looking at the existing reality," said Tjandra Yoga Aditama in a written statement received in Jakarta, Saturday. June 11. He confirmed that the current increase in cases was still below the WHO indicator, so the situation was still not dangerous. But in public health, said Tjandra, what needs to be seen is not only instantaneous absolute figures, but also considering the trend of the rate of cases. now we are dealing with an increasing trend. It's been twice fold," he said. Therefore, Tjandra urged all relevant authorities to be aware of the situation and take clear actions. another variant. Or is it still the impact of the Lebaran holiday, which has been almost two months, or there are other reasons," he said. In addition, Tjandra also encouraged a Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) examination to find out whether there were new variants or subvariants. the number, not only for guests of international events in Bali and others," he said.

Tjandra said the basic principles of surveillance in the form of epidemiological investigations (PE) and case tracking must still be applied strictly. an explanation of the reasons for the increase in cases based on detailed scientific data, said Tjandra, then immediately informed the public so that the public could take a proportional attitude. "If there are complaints, or there is a possibility of contact, then immediately check yourself and do a test," he said. If it is declared infected, then immediately access appropriate medical treatment, isolated so as not to infect family and relatives, the elderly and those with comorbidities. Vaccinations and boosters, Tjandra asked that it be done immediately, especially those with high risk. "This trend of increasing cases clearly cannot be seen as normal, but also should not be treated with panic without a clear basis. This is an alarm for vigilance. Hopefully with the right handling these days, the situation will be more under control," he said.