President Prabowo Subianto met with Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin to discuss the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. Budi confirmed the uptick but emphasized that current case numbers remain low and manageable. The Health Ministry has issued an advisory urging the public to maintain hygiene, wear masks in crowded spaces, and seek medical care for respiratory symptoms. High-risk groups, including the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions, are encouraged to get booster shots. Travelers showing symptoms are advised to report to health officers at transit points. While neighboring countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore report rising infections linked to new Omicron subvariants, Indonesia’s dominant variant, MB.1.1, has shown a recent decline. The government continues to monitor trends via the WHO and maintains early detection systems. Authorities stress the importance of calmness and vigilance rather than alarm, emphasizing preparedness over panic in response to evolving global developments.
Pray for the LORD’s protection upon all the people in Indonesia from the resurgence of COVID-19 cases. Pray for the LORD’s healing power upon all the infected victims (The Holy Bible, Matthew 8:7).
Pray for wise counsel for the authorities to implement precautionary measures to combat the spread of the virus (The Holy Bible, Exodus 18:19).
News Source: Jakarta Globe
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