Indonesia's Third COVID-19 Wave Has Come

Look at the screenshot below:

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You can see that COVID-19 cases in Indonesia has been increasing since mid-January. This means that the third wave of the pandemic has come.

Let me show you another way to visualize it:

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You can see that COVID-19 cases in Indonesia has skyrocketed in the past 5 days.

Predictions

Epidemiologist from Griffith University, Dicky Budiman, predicts that the peak of the third wave of COVID-19 will occur in mid-February and will be centered in the Java-Bali region. [2]

He also predicts daily cases at the peak of the third wave of COVID-19 will reach 500,000 cases. However, due to the limited testing capacity, the achievement of these figures may not occur. [2]

For more information, please read this article.

What To Do?

We must prepare ourselves to face the third wave of COVID-19, by taking the following steps:

  • Always wear mask outside home, especially in indoor spaces
  • Regularly disinfect exposed hands and surfaces
  • Maintain physical distancing, at least 1.5 meters from others
  • Maintain good airflow in indoor spaces
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid taking off you face mask indoors; prefer eating and drinking outdoors or in the car
  • Get vaccinated if you haven’t already
  • Limit social contact with others; stay at home as much as possible
  • Stay at home if you feel unwell
  • Seek medical care immediately if you have COVID-19 symptoms
  • Regularly check the latest COVID-19 information in your area
  • Always follow the advice of your local health authorities

Sources

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