Samarinda, IDN Times – Mutations of the corona virus or COVID-19 have entered East Kalimantan (Kaltim) to be precise in the City of Balikpapan. The outbreak, named COVID-19 B117, was detected in workers who had just returned from Saudi Arabia.
Task Force (Task Force) Handling COVID-19 East Kalimantan ask residents not to panic.
“People should not be too afraid and too panicked. Because this new variant has not been tested. Is it worse or not, “said Andi Muhammad Ishak, the spokesman for the East Kalimantan COVID-19 Task Force when confirmed, Tuesday (16/3/2021).
1. Mutations in viruses are common
According to Andi, virus mutations are common. Even so, he asked residents to remain vigilant and vigilant even though in East Kalimantan the impact of this pandemic had not been seen. In Indonesia alone, there are only 6 positively exposed people, one of which comes from East Kalimantan.
“But when he returned to Balikpapan, he (the worker / TKI) had already recovered. And we also immediately did it tracking. Currently we have not found a positive case after that, “he said.
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2. It cannot be concluded that corona B117 is more dangerous or not
COVID-19 Pandemic Journey in Indonesia from January-October 2020 (IDN Times/Sukma Shakti) –
He further explained, so it cannot be concluded that the new variant virus is more dangerous. Possibly, only the risk of transmission is faster, as happened in several European countries. But the percentage of the death rate is very small.
“The most important thing is that the community must adhere to the 5M health protocol so that they will avoid the possibility of contracting COVID-19,” he said.
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3. Ask residents to protect themselves and others from the corona virus
Indonesian Volunteers Unite Against COVID-19 Conduct Rapid COVID-19 Test (ANTARA PHOTO / Muhammad Adimaja)–
He added, only by adhering to the health protocols residents can avoid transmission. Starting from wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining distance, reducing mobility and avoiding crowds. At least these five ways can become a habit for residents and continue to be maintained.
“Let’s take care of ourselves and others,” he concluded.
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