WHO Cautions Indonesia on New Normal Preparations

The central and provincial government has defended the record-breaking number of infections by arguing it is a result of more aggressive testing and contact tracing.

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Currently, Indonesia’s total Covid-19 confirmed cases stand at 36,406 with over 2,000 deaths reported; Jakarta has one of the country’s largest Covid-19 cases.

Healthcare Sector Braces for New Normal

Indonesia’s healthcare sector has also been preparing for various scenarios once the new normal in Indonesia is in full swing.

Among the measures including more screening of patients to detect the Covid-19 novel virus.

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Nationwide healthcare facilities have also limited the number of patients and visitors while extending health services via telemedicine.

The Indonesian Hospital Association states that the protocols aim to minimize the risk of Covid-19 infections among the country’s healthcare facilities.

It also aims to rebuild a patient’s trust when visiting a hospital for non-Coronavirus-related matters in the new normal. (Writer: Nur Fitriatus Shalihah | Editor: Rizal Setyo Nugroho)

Source: https://www.kompas.com/tren/read/2020/06/13/121500765/peringatan-who-untuk-indonesia-soal-persiapan-new-normal