By: Linggar Dian Permata Siwi) *
In a matter of days, the number of positive cases of Corona or Covid-19 patients in Indonesia continues to increase . However, the hope of taming the virus comes as more and more patients are recovered. Until Friday, (3/27), the number of patients recovered reached 46 people.
The good news about the recovery of Corona positive patients is the antidote to the bitter spread of Corona Virus . Based on the latest data submitted by the Government Spokesperson for Handling of Covid- 19 Achmad Yurianto, 46 positive people of Covid-19 have recovered and are ready to return to their respective homes.
The plague that shocked the global world was indeed worthy of serious attention . How not, at least thousands of people have died almost all over the world. For in Indonesia alone , until Friday (3/27) 1,046 positive people were infected with Covid-19 or there were additional 153 new people. The number of people recovered reached 46 people and died to 87 people.
However, it was also mentioned that the patient who died was not purely due to Corona , or there were other complications which were then compounded by the Covid- 19 infection . Outbreaks that are suspected to attack the respiratory system will make the patient’s immune system even more drop. Therefore, the government is aggressively campaigning for healthy lifestyles, as well as washing hands with soap and running water before and after activities.
The use of hand sanitizer is also much recommended, if there is no s abun or water available. Even with the use of masks when forced to leave the house must be implemented. However, actually referring to an official health website mentioning the use of masks is not able to prevent the Corona virus , but effective to avoid droplets that may come out when the patient sneezes or coughs. So, use this mask according to the rules. The public is also advised not to buy masks excessively or to hoard masks that can actually be threatened with crime.
Previously, it was reported that since becoming a referral hospital for Covid-19 treatment , namely the Friendship Hospital, many positive patients have been declared cured. Based on data written, until Thursday, March 26, 2020 noon, at least 15 patients have recovered and can return to their families.
According to Rita Rogayah Hospital Director of Friendship , now COVID-19 patients who are being isolated continue to decline. Around 37 patients, 17 tested positive and 20 others were under surveillance. He also promised, if there is the latest information will soon be published again.
He added, currently RSUP is handling 3 pediatric patients. In addition, Rita also detailed, on March 24, 2020, two patients were reported to have died at the Pers Friendship Hospital. Namely, one positive patient Covid -19 who was 66 years old along with one patient in surveillance status was 76 years old.
This Corona virus does attack the immune system. So, what is considered the most vulnerable are people who are elderly to infants. They are considered mandatory to be protected and prioritized in efforts to prevent Corona virus . Even young adult family members are not necessarily immune to the Corona Virus . Because it does not mean that if we are healthy we cannot become agents of transmission. Therefore, the application of standalone lockdown is now appropriate and must be carried out according to the rules. If you are forced to leave the house, you can also apply social distancing to make it safer.
reports of recovery from a number of COVID-19 patients are encouraging news. Even though the percentage is still small, the possibility of hope for recovery is still wide, right? Isn’t it compulsory to try? In fact, struggling with this virus must be done to get a cure as reported by the Friendship Hospital. Hopefully, there will be more hospitals stating a reduction in the Corona virus expansion rate .
The conclusion is, don’t be afraid but don’t be ignorant. Implement government recommendations according to rules. Do not underestimate or even excessive fear. Moreover, to the frenzy of hoarding goods at home in this independent social distancing effort . Besides causing a number of riots , this behavior will harm all Indonesian citizens. Hope in the future , hopefully this plague will disappear soon. Including the discovery of drugs and vaccines that are predicted to be able to fight the Corona Virus . Take care of your health, increase your immunity, follow all the positive suggestions of the government, so that we are all able to pass it successfully. Let’s fight together with Corona together !
) * The author is a citizen living in Sidoarjo