People in Surveillance of Corona Virus in Papua Reaches 2,057 People

People in Surveillance of Corona Virus in Papua Reaches 2,057 People

The Papua Province Covid-19 Handling Task Force unveiled the latest data on the spread of the Covid-19 virus in Papua Province, calculated on Friday 28 March 2020, at 19:00 CEST.

Papua Covid-19 Handling Task Force Spokesperson, dr. Silwanus Sumule revealed, there was no increase in the number of Positive Covid-19 cases. But the addition to the number of Patients Under Supervision (PDP) and Insiders Monitoring (ODP).

"This hour has no addition of positive cases of Covid-19, there are still 7 positive cases. Additions to PDP are 41 patients and 2,057 ODP. All PDP patients are still being treated with mild and moderate illness," explained Dr. Silwanus.

Of the 41 PDP cases, 4 patients have been allowed bars, namely Biak 2, Yapen 1, and Merauke 1 Patients. While the addition of PDP there are 7 patients namely Mappi 2 people, Jayapura Regency 1 person Merauke 2 people and Boven Digoel 7 people. All handled well.

While the number of ODP, able to penetrate the number of 2057 people, from hundreds of people previously told, was obtained from the tracking effort made by the task force team of PDP patients who have been treated.

"So teams in all regencies build networks through PDP patients, through interviews, and conduct surveillance with the TNI - Polri to get data by name and by address. So there is an increase in the number of ODP obtained," he said.

It asked the cooperative ODP, to remain at home, and report themselves if symptoms occur to the local health facilities. Both through the Puskesmas and the Covid-19 Task Force call center namely 1500 671. It believes, with the cooperative attitude of the ODP, then if there are complaints can be immediately dealt with, and not worse.

"Because if you get seriously ill, then report yourself then the health service is also severe. This device will be installed, and again with other equipment. In essence, we hope that if there are complaints, report immediately," he said.

Meanwhile, related 7 positive patients Covid-19, in Merauke and Jayapura City, dr. Silwanus said, if all patients were in good condition. It was explained, later the patient would be re-tested by a lab to find out the status of the virus that had infected his body, whether it was still positive or negative. The examination will be done 1 or 2 times before the patient goes home.

"Later we will be tested again. We will always communicate with the responsible doctor. Later, we will send a sample before returning to be tested in Jayapura Health Labs," he explained.

He also gave the highest appreciation to the entire Covid-19 health care team that has worked maximally to this day. Including Jayapura Labkes personnel who have maximum work.

To this day, the Covid-19 case in Papua has also become a scourge in all circles. Appeals to stay at home for 14 days, make the city of Jayapura and surrounding areas seem vacant.

Residents are encouraged to be orderly to do the appeal issued by the government, to remain at home, and not to attend or hold meetings or activities that are attended by many people. Including the closing of worship activities.