Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Indonesia is experiencing an upward trend in Covid-19 cases caused by the new Omicron subvariants, namely BA.4 and BA.5. Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin revealed, the two subvariants have even dominated the Covid-19 cases in DKI Jakarta
“Now in Indonesia, BA.4 BA.5 has more than 80 percent of the variants that we have genome sequences, even in DKI Jakarta, 100 percent is the BA.4 BA.5 variant,” said Budi at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Monday (4/7/2022).
To prevent the increase in the number of new cases and death rates, there are several ways to prevent the Corona virus that can be done. Here are some of them, summarized from various sources.
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1. Hand Wash
Keep washing your hands with soap. Don’t forget to wash your hands before and after preparing food and before eating. The same goes for touching things that other people have touched, going to the toilet, and touching trash.
2. Using a Mask
Use a mask when working outside the home. Make sure your nose, chin and mouth are covered. Make sure the type of mask you are wearing is in accordance with Ministry of Health standards.
3. Cover your mouth when sneezing and coughing
As is known, the Corona virus can spread through droplets that come out when coughing or sneezing. The way to prevent the Corona virus from spreading through this route is to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing. This is so that germs and viruses that may be present in the body do not easily spread and infect other people.
4. Minimize Physical Contact
People are asked to minimize physical contact with other people. Avoid shaking hands, hugging, and kissing.
5. Consumption of Healthy Food
Protecting yourself from the spread of Covid must also be done by eating healthy foods. Increase consumption of vegetables and fruit Avoid excessive consumption of sugar, salt, and fat. To ensure cleanliness, try to consume food that is processed yourself.
6. Drink Enough Water
Drink plenty of water. We recommend that you consume 8 glasses of water or about 2 liters per day.
7. Exercising
Physical activity such as exercise can strengthen the body’s resistance. This is important so that you are not susceptible to viruses. No need for strenuous exercise, you can stretch or walk for 15 minutes. Do it 2-3 times a week.
8. Sleep Enough
Humans need adequate rest time to repair damaged cells and restore body functions. Make sure you sleep 7-10 hours per day.
9. Avoid stress
Avoid stress and do not panic too much so that the body’s immunity is maintained.
10. Keep your distance
Another way to prevent the Corona virus is to implement social distancing or keep a distance from other people, at least one meter. Why keep your distance? This is because when COVID-19 patients cough or sneeze, they will release droplets from their nose and mouth that contain the Corona virus. If the distance between you and the patient is close, the virus could move and infect you.
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