Dinkes Continues to Intensify Dengue Prevention Amid Covid-19 Fears
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Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
The Jakarta Health Agency (Dinkes) Head Widyastuti ensures that vigilance against dengue fever continues to be intensified amid Covid-19 outbreak.
We maintain vigilance against dengue routinely, even though we are currently facing on Covid-19
"We maintain vigilance against dengue routinely, even though we are currently facing on Covid-19," she stated, Friday (3/13).
She explained, the number of dengue case this year is lower compared to last year in the same period, with details last January reached 989 cases and this year's January reached 276. While last February hit 1,565 cases and this year's February hit 600 cases.
Panggang Island Conducts Fogging to Reduce Dengue RiskDespite its number keeps decreasing, the agency continues to take precautions in the community and clinical care.
"We also cooperate with BKMD about early warning system, including mosquito campaign (PSN) and 3M," he she stated.
