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Indonesia urges vigilance as Covid-19 cases rise in region amid Lady Gaga concert, but says domestic situation remains stable
- Admin UKK
- Berita
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
MANILA: Hampir 200,000 penduduk terjejas akibat banjir di wilayah Maguindanao del Sur, selatan Filipina susulan hujan lebat berterusan yang dibawa oleh zon pertembungan antara tropika, menurut Majlis Pengurusan dan Pengurangan Risiko Bencana Kebangsaan (NDRRMC) pada Selasa, lapor Xinhua.
Agensi itu memaklumkan, hujan tanpa henti telah menyebabkan banjir di 98 kawasan melibatkan 11 bandar dalam wilayah di pulau Mindanao itu, yang mengalami cuaca mendung serta hujan dan ribut petir sejak 14 Mei lepas.
"Keadaan ini telah menyebabkan banjir kilat di beberapa kawasan perbandaran di Maguindanao del Sur," menurut kenyataan agensi itu, sambil menambah bahawa seramai 192,005 individu terjejas, manakala 890 orang kini berlindung di pusat pemindahan.
20 MEI 2025 - BP - PROJEK PELEBARAN LEBUHRATA KL-KARAK: KERJA-KERJA MITIGASI BANJIR TURUR DIMULAKAN
- Admin UKK
- Berita
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
- Admin UKK
- Berita
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
SYDNEY: Arahan pemindahan telah dikeluarkan dan lebih 20 orang diselamatkan susulan kejadian banjir di negeri New South Wales (NSW), lapor Xinhua.
Perkhidmatan Kecemasan Negeri (SES) NSW lewat malam Isnin mengeluarkan amaran kecemasan kepada penduduk bandar Dungog dan Paterson, lebih 140 km di utara Sydney dalam wilayah Hunter, agar berpindah sebelum 11.30 malam.
"Jika anda kekal di kawasan tersebut, anda mungkin terperangkap tanpa bekalan elektrik, air dan perkhidmatan penting lain. Keadaan mungkin terlalu berbahaya untuk SES NSW melakukan operasi menyelamat, dan bangunan mungkin tidak mampu menahan impak air banjir," menurut kenyataan itu.
Amaran berasingan turut dikeluarkan awal pagi Selasa bagi kawasan tertentu di Bulahdelah dan Gloucester, dua lagi bandar di wilayah Hunter, yang menggesa penduduk berpindah sebelum 6 pagi.
Kawasan utara Sydney dilanda hujan lebat sejak Ahad, menyebabkan kejadian banjir kilat meluas.
Beberapa bahagian di Hunter dan kawasan berhampiran Mid North Coast menerima lebih 200 milimeter hujan dalam tempoh 24 jam.
Penerbangan di Lapangan Terbang Newcastle, bandar terbesar di Hunter, telah dibatalkan atau terganggu, dan lebih 30 sekolah ditutup.
Amaran cuaca buruk yang dikeluarkan Biro Meteorologi selepas 3.30 pagi Selasa menyatakan hujan lebat dan angin kencang dijangka berterusan sehingga Rabu, dan boleh menyebabkan banjir kilat "berbahaya dan mengancam nyawa".
Sehingga pagi Selasa, kira-kira 6,000 hartanah di Hunter, Mid North Coast dan Central Coast terputus bekalan elektrik.
-- BERNAMA