Corona Virus Update in Batam: Added 28 Covid-19 Positive Patients, Total 1.862 Cases

Editor: Putri Larasati Anggiawan

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - Covid-19 in Batam continues to experience the addition of new cases.

Data from Batam City Covid-19 Task Force, it was noted that there were an additional 28 people confirmed positive for Covid-19.

Of the total 28 cases, 21 of them are private employees.

Apart from private employees, data also shows that Covid-19 attacks students, health workers and housewives (IRT).

The addition of new cases of positive corona patients has made Covid-19 cases in Batam become 1,862 patients.

"This data is the result of a swab examination by Batam BTKL-PP Class I Laboratory Analyst Team and Covid-19 RSKI Laboratory Analyst in Galang based on the results of new case findings and tracing results," said Batam City Covid-19 Task Force Head of Health and Health Sector Kusmarjadi in a statement received by TribunBatam.id, Sunday (11/10/2020).

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Of the 28 new cases of Corona, 15 were male, while 13 were female.

Didi assessed that the increase in the number of positive Covid-19 patients in Batam City was due to decreased public awareness in implementing health protocols.

This will allow the re-growth of Covid-19 cases related to these various clusters, or new cases that have occurred both from local and imported transmissions.

"Furthermore, we also remind and urge again for the benefit of the people of Batam City to keep following the government's advice, keep your distance, always wash your hands with soap and running water.

Just stay at home and if forced to leave the house, use a mask and always maintain your health by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly and getting adequate rest, "he said. (TribunBatam.id)

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