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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The government said the public should start to be aware of the mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, also known as Covid-19, which developed in the UK and has been found in several other countries, although at this time there has been no variant of this virus in the country.
Research and Technology Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro said the ministry had collaborated with the Eijkman Institute to collect samples to detect the presence of this new variant in Indonesia.
“The implication is, first of all, to be very attentive to the increase in the rate of positive cases and the rate of infection. We have to maintain this variant so that it does not cause it. impact weight. But so far there is no evidence that this variant exists in Indonesia yet, there is evidence although it is admitted that our genomics and surveillance are not as sophisticated as England, “Bambang said in the Elshinta dialogue on Thursday (12/24/2020).
He said that until now there was still no evidence that the new variant of this virus could have a worse impact on health or cause an earlier death. From the reports received from various agencies that this new variant only causes the transmission of the virus to be greater.
The spread of the latest variation of the Covid-19 virus that was first developed in the UK continues to occur. Even the countries closest to Indonesia have just confirmed the existence of a new variant of the corona case.
This mutation is said to make children a susceptible group to this virus, as does susceptibility to adults.
Meanwhile, the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (Coordinating Ministry of Economy) said that this new variant of the Covid-19 virus that was developing in the UK had an indirect impact on the Indonesian economy. Although there is currently no confirmation of this case, the government continues to monitor it.
Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto said that to avoid getting infected with the virus, especially the mutation, which has a high transmission rate, the public should continue to apply 3M and the working group continues to actively carry out 3T.
“From an economic point of view, we can already see the signs that demand will increase and, most importantly, with the availability of vaccines, people’s confidence is increasing, if people feel safe, the higher they will be making their activities. Because the economy clings tightly to mobility, ”Airlangga said. in the same event.
In addition to ensuring that health protocols are implemented, the government also continues to increase the availability of health facilities. Just next year for vaccination, the government has budgeted Rp.63 billion – Rp.73 billion.
This is done to achieve herd immunity by vaccinating 70% of the Indonesian population.
The spread of the latest variation of the Covid-19 virus that was first developed in the UK continues to occur. Even the countries closest to Indonesia have just confirmed the existence of this case in their country.
This mutation is said to make children a susceptible group to this virus, as does susceptibility to adults. This virus has reached Singapore and Australia, but has also developed in many other countries such as Denmark, the Netherlands, and Northern Ireland.
Indonesia has prohibited foreigners or Indonesian citizens from coming to Indonesia or from countries where there have been cases of new variants of COVID-19.
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