Lupa Kata Sandi? Klik di Sini

atau Masuk melalui

Belum Memiliki Akun Daftar di Sini


atau Daftar melalui

Sudah Memiliki Akun Masuk di Sini

Konfirmasi Email

Kami telah mengirimkan link aktivasi melalui email ke rudihamdani@gmail.com.

Klik link aktivasi dan dapatkan akses membaca 2 artikel gratis non Laput di koran dan Majalah Tempo

Jika Anda tidak menerima email,
Kirimkan Lagi Sekarang

Govt Health Official Urges People to Follow Health Protocols to Protect against COVID Variants

Translator

Antara

22 May 2024 22:30 WIB

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian government health official urged people to continue following health protocols despite the lack of evidence that COVID-19 sub-variants KP.1 and KP.2 cause serious illness.

"There is yet to be any indication... that the two sub-variants are more infectious or dangerous compared to others," said Mohammad Syahril, spokesperson for the Health Ministry, in an official statement on Wednesday.

He said that the Indonesian government is exercising vigilance against the two sub-variants.

Data from the Singaporean Health Ministry showed an increase in COVID-19 cases from 13,700 in the 18th week (April 28–May 4) to 25,900 cases in the 19th week (May 5–11). During the same period, the number of hospitalized patients rose from 181 to 250.

Both KP.1 and KP.2 are sub-variants of JN.1, which is itself a sub-variant of Omicron.

Globally, JN.1 is dominating COVID-19 cases in the world with 54.3 percent. In Singapore, KP.1 and KP.2 combined make up two-thirds of the COVID-19 cases.

Syahril said that as of May 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) has classified KP.2 as a variant under monitoring (VUM). However, there has been no indication that KP.1 and KP.2 are more infectious or dangerous compared to other variants.

According to the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) by the ASEAN BioDiaspora Virtual Center, as of May 19, JN.1 has been the predominant COVID-19 variant in ASEAN countries in 2023–2024.

In ASEAN, the KP variant has not only been detected in Singapore but also in Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. No cases have been detected in Indonesia so far, Syahril said.

"As of May 2024, COVID-19 cases spread in Indonesia are dominated by Omicron sub-variants: JN.1.1, JN.1, and JN.1.39. As for KP sub-variants, none have been found yet," he said.

He also said that, based on all the data on KP.1 and KP.2 infections in Singapore, there is no urgent need to impose travel restrictions yet.

However, Syahril stressed that the endemic status does not mean that COVID-19 is completely gone, but rather that it is under control.

There is still a chance that a dangerous subvariant could appear and cause a spike in the number of cases or deaths, he added.

He appealed to people to continue adhering to the health protocols, such as washing hands, wearing masks in crowded areas and on public transportation, and getting vaccinated against COVID-19, particularly those at risk of contracting an infection.

He also advised people who wish to travel to follow the local health guidelines.

ANTARA

Editor’s Choice: 8 Slow Travel Destinations in Asia, Including in Indonesia

Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News



Expert: Singapore's Covid Spike Will Not Affect Indonesia

26 hari lalu

Expert: Singapore's Covid Spike Will Not Affect Indonesia

Expert said that Singapore's Covid spike will not affect Indonesia because Indonesia has lower count of elderly people and maximum vaccination ratio.


After COVID, WHO Defines Disease Spread 'Through Air'

57 hari lalu

After COVID, WHO Defines Disease Spread 'Through Air'

The WHO and 500 experts have agreed on what it means for a disease to spread through the air to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic.


Work is Changing So Fast Can Employers Keep Up?

28 Februari 2024

Work is Changing So Fast Can Employers Keep Up?

COVID changed the way we work. It also changed the way employees see their work. It could have huge implications.


People Should Follow Health Protocols during Holiday Travel, Minister Says

18 Desember 2023

People Should Follow Health Protocols during Holiday Travel, Minister Says

Minister Muhadjir Effendy encouraged people to apply health protocols while traveling during the Christmas and New Year holidays


Indonesia Upstream Oil and Gas Investment Falls Behind Target

20 Juli 2023

Indonesia Upstream Oil and Gas Investment Falls Behind Target

Indonesian Petroleum Association (IPA) reveals the upstream oil and gas investment fell behind target due to Covid impact.


No Direct Evidence COVID Started in Wuhan Lab: US Intelligence Report

24 Juni 2023

No Direct Evidence COVID Started in Wuhan Lab: US Intelligence Report

U.S. intelligence agencies finds no direct evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic stemmed from an incident at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology.


Covid-19 Cases Raise after Eid, Jakarta Governor: Avoid Crowds and Wear Masks

5 Mei 2023

Covid-19 Cases Raise after Eid, Jakarta Governor: Avoid Crowds and Wear Masks

Jakarta Governor calls on Jakarta people to avoid crowded areas or create crowds, in anticipation of the increase of Covid-19 cases after Eid.


Covid Cases Rising; Jokowi Reminds People Not to Panic but Stay Alert

20 April 2023

Covid Cases Rising; Jokowi Reminds People Not to Panic but Stay Alert

Indonesia is seeing an increasing rate of Covid-19 infections lately.


'No Need to Overreact' Says Jokowi on Covid Case Growth

19 April 2023

'No Need to Overreact' Says Jokowi on Covid Case Growth

President Jokowi calls for the public to remain calm amidst news of the rising Covid-19 Arcturus cases in the past month.


Myanmar Extends COVID-19 Restrictions until End of February

1 Februari 2023

Myanmar Extends COVID-19 Restrictions until End of February

As of Tuesday, Myanmar has recorded a total of 633,820 COVID-19 infections, including 19,490 deaths and 614,299 recoveries, the health ministry's data