People continue to be chased by a sense of uneasiness during this pandemic, one of the fears that many think is the virus entering the house. In fact, it was no longer something in the shadows, but an ongoing one.
Yes, the corona virus has begun to ‘visit’ people’s homes. This virus does not even just enter, but infects people who are in the house. That is what is called a family cluster and this condition is emerging.
According to a report released by @pandemictalks, in some areas, family clusters contributed to a high number of confirmed cases of Covid-19. For example, in Bogor, West Java, of the 189 cases that occurred, they came from 48 families. Then, in Bekasi with 155 family clusters with 437 cases.
Not to mention in Yogyakarta, there were 9 family clusters in which 13 people were confirmed positive for Covid-19. Semarang also contributes to this family cluster phenomenon, with a note that there are 8 family clusters in which 10 people are exposed to the corona virus. Finally, there is Malang, which contributed 10 family clusters with 35 cases in it.
The family cluster itself can occur when a family member is infected with the virus and then spreads it to other family members, so that one household catches Covid-19 while at home.
Examples of cases such as the father who works in the office, infected with Covid-19, either symptomatic or without symptoms. Well, the father goes home and infects his wife and children, even other family members in the house.
In his report, @pandemictalks also tries to explain more deeply why family clusters can occur and an example is taken from the case of Bogor, West Java.
It was said that 34.7 percent of the confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Bogor came from the family cluster. So, it can be said that the cluster of families that contributed the most cases was in Bogor.
If you dig deeper, the family clusters in Bogor are mostly due to imported cases, which means that there are activities of residents who travel outside the city or other areas, and then contract Covid-19.
“Of the 189 family members who were exposed to Covid-19, most were elderly people and children. To avoid potential transmission of Covid-19, children are expected to stay at home and not move outside the home if it is not important,” wrote the report.
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The report also explained that 24 percent of residents exposed to Covid-19 are people without symptoms (OTG) or asymptomatic. This is very dangerous because the sufferer feels healthy, but brings the virus to his family and social environment at home.
“The Bogor City Health Office survey stated that only 15 percent of Bogor residents believe that Covid-19 exists, the rest think Covid-19 is doubtful and doesn’t even believe that Covid-19 actually exists,” the report continued.
The @pandemictalks team also provides guidelines for keeping families safe from Covid-19 by implementing the VDJ or Ventilation, Duration and Distance protocols in the home environment.
So, every household has different risk factors for Covid-19 transmission, such as each family has different health conditions, the number of people leaving the house is different (for example for work), the number of families living under one roof, and the size of the house they live in. .
Although it is difficult to completely eliminate the possibility of being exposed to the corona virus, every family can minimize the risk of transmission by paying attention to the VDJ factor at home and family. The following is a detailed explanation:
1. Ventilation
It is hoped that people will open windows and doors so that fresh air will flow. Avoid being in confined spaces, especially with vulnerable family members and families who frequently leave the house.
2. Duration
Provide separate rooms if family members have to work outside the home and reduce their interactions with vulnerable family members.
3. Distance
If possible, family members who work outside are expected to keep their distance and use masks around other families, especially the elderly or toddlers.
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