Mataram City Government Has Not Found The Monkeypox Case In Its Region

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The Government of Mataram City, West Nusa Tenggara Province, has confirmed that there have not been any reports of the monkeypox virus (monkeypox) in Mataram City. It is only to urge the public not to panic in the face of news of the discovery of a monkeypox case in DKI

Secretary of the Mataram City Health Office (Dinkes), Dr. Emiral Isfihan, asked the public not to panic with this heinous act. "But we must remain vigilant even though until now there have been no cases in Mataram City," said Dr. Emiral Isfihan in Mataram, Saturday.

In principle, his party always emphasizes to residents that every time they receive information, try not to panic excessively, but remain vigilant.

"If you have panicd excessively, sometimes it causes us to stress and look for information, it's wrong, even worse, don't diagnose yourself just by looking at 'Mbah Google'," he said.

On the other hand, he said, if there are symptoms that are felt, such as headaches, fever, muscle aches, and back pain, immediately go to the nearest doctor or health facility (health facility).

The reason is, with the right treatment and quickly deformed monkeys will heal themselves within 2-4 weeks and sometimes even three weeks, just like chickenpox.

"The slow pace of healing monkeypox also depends on the immunity of each person," he said.

Based on data from the health journal, death from monkeypox was less than 10 percent, but because of the case in Africa, health facilities and other factors were not good.

"If it's like the current situation in our area, health facilities have advanced so the death rate is very low," he said.

Nevertheless, he said, his party had taken various anticipatory steps. The public also can avoid the monkeypox virus, including by carrying out a healthy lifestyle with sufficient rest, drinking lots of water, eating nutritious food, and exercising regularly.

"Because a healthy lifestyle is the key to maintaining immunity. Good immunity is an antidote to disease, especially infectious diseases," he said.

In addition, he said, like the COVID-19 experience, people need to practice the habit of diligently washing their hands, avoiding excessive contact with people, while if they feel unwell using masks and applying coughing and sneezing ethics.

"Finally avoid using the same clothes or items as other people. Once again, don't panic, but stay alert," he said anticipating the Monkeypox virus.