Jakarta: Weekly COVID-19 cases in Indonesia have finally reached its peak this week, amounting to 125.396 cases, much higher than the record high in January 2021, wherein weekly cases amounted to 89.902.
As such, the government has decided to enforce strict measures in the form of an Emergency PPKM or restrictions on community activities from July 3 to July 20.
According to Expert Team Coordinator and COVID-19 Management Task Force Spokesperson Prof. Wiku Adisasmito, quick and correct measures are essential to suppress the spike in cases, particularly in Java Island.
"Thus, cooperation between all parties, whether it is the government or community elements, is required so that the spike in cases can continue to be suppressed," Wiku explained in a press release on Thursday.
Last week, Indonesia saw daily positive cases reach a record high - the highest since the pandemic began - with an additional 21.345 cases in a single day.
"This indicates a second wave of positive covid-19 cases in Indonesia," explained Wiku.
The Task Force revealed that it took 13 weeks to reach the previous peak from the lowest point, equivalent to a 283% rise in cases.
Meanwhile, it took only 6 weeks to reach this second peak from the lowest point, equivalent to 5 times higher or an increase of 381%.
Whereas Indonesia managed to witness a decrease in cases since the first peak for 15 weeks, with a total decline of up to 244%.
"The rise in cases that began one week after the Eid holiday period indicates a quick impact after an extended holiday period is definitely possible. Initially, the rising cases seemed normal
and the numbers were not too significant, following the 4th week after the holiday period, however, we witnessed a sharp increase which lasted for three weeks until it reached its second
peak last week," explained Wiku.
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