Jakarta Government intensifies holding PCR test massively to find new cases quickly. By t his way, the task force can take an immediate act regarding isolation or treatment measures in order to reduce the potential for COVID-19 transmission.

As many as 67,335 PCR test have been carried out per 1 million population

Jakarta Health Agency's Disease Prevention and Control Division Head, Dwi Oktavia stated, based on the latest data from Jakarta Health Agency, PCR test has been carried out for 9,904 specimens. From that amount, 7,923 specimens have been tested to diagnose new cases with total of 1,026 positive results and 6,897 negative results.

"As many as 67,335 PCR test have been carried out per 1 million population. While the number of people tested for PCR in the past week reached 59,146 ," she explained as quoted from Jakarta PPID Press Release, on Wednesday (9/9).

In total, it reached 11,245 positive cases (including people who are still being treated/isolated). While for total confirmed cases in Jakarta as of today reached 49,837 cases.

From that amount, 37,245 people recovered with recovery rate of 74.7% and 1,347 people died with mortality rate of 2.7%. While mortality rate in Indonesia reached 4.1%

For positivity rate or positive cases percentage in the past week in Jakarta reached 12.2%, while the percentage of positive cases in total reached 7.0%. WHO also set standard positive cases percentage no more than 5%.

Jakarta Government has provided isolation beds and ICU beds for COVID-19 patients. As of September 6, from total 4,456 isolation beds in 67 referral hospitals, 77% of it has been used. While from total 483 ICU beds in 67 referral hospitals, 83% of it has been used.

In the extension period of Transitional PSBB Phase 1, Jakarta Government advised people who want to enter Jakarta to carry out self-examination test for COVID-19 through JakCLM in JAKI app. By using JakCLM, people can get information about COVID-19 risks and various recommendations according to the risks they have. People's contribution in filling JakCLM can help Jakarta Government in preventing COVID-19 spread in Jakarta.

Jakarta Satpol PP also intensified mask operation and gave sanctions to the PSBB violators. It is expected that people can be more disciplined in applying health protocols and participating in breaking the chain of COVID-19 transmission.

Always remember to pay attention and implement these principles in daily activities:

•Stay at home and don't go outside if not urgent

•Implement 3M: wear mask properly, maintain safe distance of 1.5-2 meters, and wash your hands with soap and running water regularly

•All activities that are permitted to operate should limit capacity by maximum 50% and comply with strict health protocols   

•Remind the others to always implement health protocols

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 via site https://corona.jakarta.go.id/kolaborasi.