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Residents wore masks while walking on the pedestrian overpass in the Dukuh Atas area of Jakarta on Friday (15/12/2023). The Ministry of Health recorded that nearly 300 people tested positive for Covid-19 on December 14, 2023.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS – On December 19, 2023, the Ministry of Health reported the discovery of 41 cases of the Omicron JN. 1 Covid-19 subvariant in Indonesia. Symptoms caused by this subvariant tend to be mild, but the public, especially vulnerable groups, are encouraged to remain alert.
Director General for Disease Prevention and Control at the Ministry of Health, Maxi Rein Rondonuwu, stated that cases of the Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 have been found in Indonesia since November 2023. At least five cases of the Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 were found in samples taken in November 2023 and 36 cases were found in samples taken in December 2023.
“The symptoms of the (JN. 1 subvariant) are as mild as those of other Omicron variants,” he said in Jakarta on Wednesday (20/12/2023).
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Previously, the JN. 1 subvariant was reported through the Singapore government as one of the reasons for the increase in Covid-19 cases in the country. According to the official website of the Singapore Ministry of Health, the increase in cases occurred during at least the last week. From December 3 to 9, 2023, the number of cases would have reached 56,043 cases, up from 32,035 cases last week.
Maxi said the backlog of Covid-19 cases has also been reported in Indonesia since late November 2023 and is expected to continue until mid-January 2024. The number of new cases will largely depend on the point of mobility and testing. through the community.
The symptoms (subvariant JN.1) are as mild (as other Omicrons).
The low number of Covid-19 screenings at present has made reported positive cases in Indonesia quite high, reaching 12.3 percent of 3,924 screenings.
Separately, the Director of Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases, Imran Pambudi, stated that transmission caused by the JN.1 sub-variant is generally the same as other Omicron variants. Even though the transmission is rapid, the fatality rate is low.
However, public opinion will have to remain cautious. Covid-19 transmission can still have fatal consequences if it occurs among vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, others with underlying illnesses, or those with weakened immune systems.
Covid-19 deaths occur in other people with underlying medical conditions. In December 2023, at least 8 Covid-19-related deaths were reported.
Health personnel administered vaccines to citizens of the Jakarta Department of Health on Tuesday (19/12/2023). The provincial government of Jakarta has started offering the fifth dose of the Inavac vaccine to decrease the potential transmission of SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid. -19. Through the Ministry of Health, the Jakarta provincial government has set up vaccination centres in 44 locations.
“The public is now being suggested to adopt clean and healthy behavior. It is recommended to wash your hands with soap and water, wear a mask when you are in poor health or in the presence of crowds, and avoid traveling in case of illness. It is also vital that vaccination “is finished quickly, especially for vulnerable groups,” Imran said.
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Earlier, the president general of the Indonesian Association of Internal Medicine Specialists (Papdi), Sally Aman Nasution, said on Monday (18/12/2023) at a press conference in Jakarta that fitness protocols are the key to protecting yourself from Covid-19 transmission. Health protocols will need to be implemented well, especially through others who intend to do so locally and internationally.
Vaccination also deserves to be completed without delay. The benefits of the Covid-19 vaccine will be maximized if it is administered at least two weeks prior to travel. “However, I don’t think it’s too late to get vaccinated, as you may still take a stand a week in advance. Therefore, it is highly recommended to get vaccinated against Covid-19 without delay as protection,” Sally said.