IDI Requests To Intensify Vaccination To Anticipate New Subvariances

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JAKARTA - The Division of Infectious Diseases Studies The Executive Board of the Indonesian Doctors Association (PB IDI) encourages the increase in booster vaccinations or "booster" to anticipate the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. back to the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccination," said the Head of the PB IDI Infectious Diseases Study, Dr. dr. Agus Dwi Susanto, Sp.P(K) in a virtual press conference that was followed online in Jakarta, Tuesday, June 21. Agus Dwi Suparto who is also the General Chair of the Indonesian Lung Doctors Association (PDPI) said that socialization and education regarding health protocols must also The community, he said, needs to be reminded to remain disciplined in implementing health protocols such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, washing hands and avoiding crowds. He added that the PB IDI Infectious Diseases Assessment Division also recommended a review of the mask removal policy in public places. "We recommend that it be reviewed if necessary," he said.

He conveyed that the PB IDI's Infectious Diseases Assessment Division has the task of responding to the development of infectious diseases in the country. "We are observing the development of any infectious disease. If you look at the current number of cases, the number of cases that is rising again is COVID-19," he said. , he said, based on reports that the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants have caused an increase in cases in a number of countries. Therefore, he said, education and outreach to the public regarding the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants must continue to be intensified. "The role of medical personnel in providing socialization and education is important to prevent transmission," said Agus Dwi Susanto .