As predicted, case explosion COVID-19 occurred a few weeks after the Eid homecoming season. Experts reveal an analysis of several contributing factors.
The head of the Whole Genome Sequence (WGS) Research Team for SARS-CoV-2, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FK-KMK UGM), Dr. Gunadi PhD, SpBA, mentioned massive social interaction as the main factor.
“Because of the high social interaction plus not being disciplined in carrying out health protocols, it increases the transmission of the virus, thereby driving a spike in cases,” said Dr. Gunadi, quoted from the official website of the Ministry of Health, Wednesday (16/6/2021).
The factor that then exacerbated the impact of this massive interaction was the entry of a new variant of the Corona virus, varian Delta or B1617.2 of Indian origin, which is believed to be more contagious.
Agree with Dr Gunadi, spokesperson for vaccination COVID-19 The Ministry of Health, Dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, also highlighted the high level of social interaction during the Eid holiday. Plus the lax health protocols, the risk of transmission becomes increasingly difficult to control.
“It is estimated that the number of people moving from one city to another during the homecoming or return flow reaches 5 to 6 million people,” said Dr. Nadia.
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