Jakarta Government through Task Force for Acceleration of COVID-19 Handling conveyed the latest information regarding COVID-19 cases in Jakarta on July 2, 2020.

In this transitional PSBB period, we urge Jakarta residents to always pay attention to health protocols

Jakarta Health Agency's Health Resources Division Head, Ani Ruspitawati mentioned, there were additional 198 positive cases. Thus, in total it reaches 11,680 positive cases of COVID-19 in Jakarta. From that number, 6,871 people h ave recovered and 646 people died.

"As of today, 805 patients are still undergoing treatment at hospitals and 3,358 people carry out self-isolation at home. While it reaches 27,156 people in monitoring (ODP) and 17,940 patients under supervision (PDP)," she said as quoted from Jakarta PPID Press Release.

Jakarta Provincial Government had also increased capacity for examination using RT-PCR method by building COVID-19 Satellite Laboratory which located in RSUD Pasar Minggu and RSUD Duren Sawit since April 9, 2020 and building network with 41 COVID-19 laboratories.

Cumulatively, as of July 1, her side has collected 319,437 samples through PCR test. On July 1, PCR test has been carried out for 4,072 people. As many as 3,325 tests were taken to diagnose the new case, with total 198 positive and 3,127 negative results.

Total 240,236 people have undergone rapid tests, with 3.5 percent positive of COVID-19, where 8,355 people have reactive and 231,881 people have non-reactive results. Those with positive results were referred to take PCR swab test. If the result is positive, they will be referred to be treated in Wisma Atlet, hospitals or carried out self-isolation at home.

Jakarta Government still monitors health protocols compliance in malls, tourist destinations, markets, and SIKM checkpoints together with integrated SKPD teams. Those who violate the regulations will be warned or fined. Government will also close business places that are not allowed to operate during PSBB, such as bar house and massage parlor.

"In this transitional PSBB period, we urge Jakarta residents to always pay attention to health protocols by wearing mask, often washing hands with soap and running water or using hand sanitizer, and maintaining physical distance minimum 1.5-2 meters," she said.

Jakarta Provincial Government is still opening opportunity for residents who want to provide assistance to the others who affected by COVID-19 through Large-scale Social Collaboration (KSBB) Program. Residents can provide assistance in form of staple food, ready meals, or funds. Detailed information regarding KSBB can be accessed through corona.jakarta.go.id/kolaborasi.