TRIBUN-BALI.COM, DENPASAR The Covid-19 pandemic strikes indiscriminately.
The vulnerabilities of individuals who are exposed now are not only the elderly and adults, but also children and adolescents.
Strict health protocols and vaccinations are the main weapons in preventing this virus attack.
At the Kasih Ibu Hospital in Denpasar, for example, in June 2021, there was an increase in child and adolescent patients who were confirmed positive for Covid-19.
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This was revealed by the Director of Kasih Ibu Hospital Denpasar dr By Kadek Dwi Widhyari.
How is the development of Covid-19 patients conveyed by the Director Kasih Ibu Hospital to the Tribune Bali, Thursday 22 July 2021. The following is an excerpt:
How is the current situation of the Covid-19 pandemic different from a year ago?
The current condition is more severe than the previous condition. The number of confirmed residents is increasing.
Previously, Covid patients were mostly adults, now they can be adults or children, and teenagers.
This means, the transmission rate is quite high. There used to be pediatric patients, but now there are more.
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