Indonesia fights back the covid-19 second wave
Jakarta - Weekly COVID-19 cases in Indonesia have finally reached its peak this week, amounting to 125.396 cases, much higher than the record high in January 2021, wherein weekly cases amounted to 89.902. As such, the government has decided to enforce strict measures in the form of an Emergency PPKM or restrictions on community activities from 3 to 20 July 2021. Expert Team Coordinator and COVID-19 Management Task Force Spokesperson Prof. Wiku Adisasmito announced that quick and correct measures are essential to suppress the spike in cases, particularly in Java Island. “Thus, cooperation between all parties, whether it is the government or community elements, is required so that the spike in cases can continue to be suppressed,” Wiku explained. Last week, Indonesia saw daily positive cases reach a record high - the highest since the pandemic began - with an additional 21.345 cases in a single day. “This indicates a second wave of positive COVID-19 cases in Indonesia,” explained Wiku....