20 MEI 2025 - BP - PROJEK PELEBARAN LEBUHRATA KL-KARAK: KERJA-KERJA MITIGASI BANJIR TURUR DIMULAKAN
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20 MEI 2025 - BP - PROJEK PELEBARAN LEBUHRATA KL-KARAK: KERJA-KERJA MITIGASI BANJIR TURUR DIMULAKAN
Indonesia urges vigilance as Covid-19 cases rise in region amid Lady Gaga concert, but says domestic situation remains stable
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JAKARTA, May 20 — Indonesia’s health ministry is closely watching a rise in COVID-19 cases in parts of Asia, including Singapore, Thailand, and Hong Kong, while assuring that the domestic situation remains under control.
The increase comes amid rising public mobility, with many Indonesians travelling abroad for international events, including Lady Gaga’s concert tour, which began on May 18.
Ministry spokesperson Aji Muhawarman said data up to the 19th week of 2025 shows that COVID-19 transmission in Indonesia remains within safe limits.
“Despite global trends, the situation at home is stable. We’re enhancing disease monitoring through sentinel surveillance and screening at points of entry,” he said in a statement.
According to Aji, Singapore has seen a spike in cases, attributed to seasonal patterns, with the dominant JN.1 subvariant not linked to more severe illness.
While Indonesia has not implemented stricter border controls, international entry point surveillance has been strengthened using the SatuSehat Health Pass (SSHP) system.
There are no travel bans, but the ministry advises caution, especially when visiting countries with rising infections.
“Travellers should follow local protocols, stay updated, and postpone non-essential travel if unwell,” he said.
The ministry continues to promote preventive measures such as handwashing, mask use when symptomatic, and seeking care for respiratory symptoms.
COVID-19 booster shots are still recommended for high-risk groups, including the elderly and those with underlying conditions.
“There’s no cause for panic, but vigilance is essential to keep Indonesia safe,” Aji added. — Bernama
HONG KONG – Gelombang jangkitan Covid-19 mencatatkan lonjakan di rantau Asia termasuk Asia Tenggara.
Pihak berkuasa kesihatan di bandar utama seperti Hong Kong, Singapura, China, India, dan Thailand mengambil langkah berjaga-jaga dengan menyarankan orang ramai supaya mengambil vaksin penggalak baharu.
Varian JN.1 dan subvarian berkaitan di bawah garis keturunan Omicron didakwa sebagai penyebab kenaikan kes Covid-19 di Asia.
Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) bagaimanapun mengkategorikan JN.1 sebagai ‘varian yang menjadi perhatian’.
Perkembangan penularan wabak itu sedang dipantau, namun tiada bukti konklusif yang menunjukkan ia boleh menyebabkan penyakit lebih teruk berbanding subvarian Omicron yang lain.
Kebanyakan kes yang dilaporkan di Thailand melibatkan kumpulan individu berusia antara 30 dan 39 tahun.
Peningkatan mendadak kes tersebut dianggap sebagai penggera awal bahawa China juga tidak terkecuali daripada memasuki gelombang penularan sama yang dihadapi ketika musim panas tahun lalu. – Agensi
