Indonesia confirms the first two cases of Covid are positive

President Joko Wododo announced two positive cases of COVID-19 in Indonesia. Jokowi announced this in the palace courtyard, Medan Merdeka, Monday (2/3).

The two people infected with COVID-19 are a 64-year-old woman and her 31-year-old daughter. The two of them were exposed to the COVID-19 infection after interacting with a visiting Japanese national.

Indonesia Confirms First Two Positive Cases of COVID-19

"I convey that this Japanese citizen met a 64 year old mother and a 34 year old child who is an Indonesian citizen," Jokowi said as quoted from detik.com.

Initially this Japanese citizen visited Indonesia, after that he flew to Malaysia and there tested Positive for COVID-19.

On the website of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, this Japanese citizen is registered with the 24th patient sign. She is a 41 year old woman who works in Malaysia. He has a history of travel to Japan in early January and to Indonesia in early February.

This patient developed a fever and received treatment on February 17th. The results of the check came out on February 27, the 24th patient tested positive for COVID-19. Now he is undergoing treatment in the isolation room of the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Hearing this information, the Indonesian government deployed a team to trace any location and anyone who had close contact with it. The team found these two people and immediately took them to check, they were declared positive on Sunday (1/3).

Currently, the two patients have been isolated and treated at the Sulianti Saroso Infection Center Hospital, North Jakarta. This RSPI has been designated as a special hospital in Indonesia to handle cases of infection, including positive COVID-19 and the ingredients have been prepared since the first time this outbreak broke out.

It was not informed what date this patient was in Indonesia and visited any area. However, in his statement, Minister of Health Terawan Agus Putranto where the two positive patients live is in the vicinity of Depok.

With the presence of patients who are tested positive, the community is expected not to panic and maintain health in accordance with the advice given by the government. Don't forget to always wash your hands, eat healthy foods, and immediately see a doctor if you experience symptoms of pain.

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How is the handling of positive COVID-19 patients in Indonesia

Based on the COVID-19 Preparedness Guidelines sheet issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the first treatment for suspected patients is surveillance. Supervision can be done at home or at a quarantine location.

Supervision is carried out for the purpose of early detection of patients who are still under monitoring or are at the entrance to the country.

Patients who are included in the surveillance criteria are those who have a history of travel to areas affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Have a fever of 38 ℃ or more.

Patients also experience symptoms related to breathing problems such as coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath, whether or not these conditions require hospitalization. However, recently there have been cases where the patient was positive without showing symptoms. This includes those who have had close contact with positive or suspected COVID-19 patients.

If the suspected patient is really confirmed to be exposed to COVID-19, the officer will contact the KLB (Extraordinary Event) center, then take the patient to a referral hospital for examination. Transporting patients must also use an ambulance with officers wearing personal protective equipment.

The incident will be reported to the health department and the patient must undergo an epidemiological investigation to find out the size of the problem in the outbreak and prevent it from spreading more widely. The health office is also monitoring people who have come into contact with patients who have been confirmed as infected with COVID-19.

The next treatment for patients after the laboratory test results show positive results, they will be treated in an isolation room. Patients will receive intense observation from the medical team to watch for possible worsening of symptoms.

For the cure of positive COVID-19 patients in Indonesia, the signs and symptoms are treated. Treatment will be accompanied by the support of vitamin intake and nutritious foods that can increase the body's resistance to fighting the virus.

After the symptoms disappear, another check will be carried out until the results are negative and declared cured.

Some of the hospitals that are specialized in dealing with COVID-19 are RSPI Dr. Sulianti Saroso in Jakarta, Dr. Hasan Sadikin in Bandung, and Dr. M. Jamil in Padang.