Covid-19 in Indonesia

Corona virus outbreak in Indonesia made the government extend the status of emergency response until the end of May 2020.

 Until the middle of March 2020 according to data from the World Health Organization, WHO, the number of infections is around 250,000 cases with more than 10,000 deaths, according to data as of Friday (3/20).

The three countries with the most cases outside China - the origin of the outbreak - are South Korea, Iran and Italy. Indonesia is not the country with the most cases, but has the highest mortality rate of around 8%.

Covid symptoms
The symptoms of Covid-19 are similar to those of a cold or a cold. At first the sufferer feels like a fever and is followed by a dry cough. After one week, the patient will experience shortness of breath.
The incubation period - between transmission and showing symptoms - is about 14 days, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). But some researchers say this period can take 24 days. Chinese scientists say some people may be infected before showing symptoms.
Spread of the virus

Diah Handayani explained that 2019-nCoV is a virus that attacks the human respiratory system.The difference with other viruses, said Diah, this corona virus has a high virulence or ability to cause fatal disease.

According to Diah, this virus is dangerous if it has entered and damaged lung function, otherwise known as pneumonia, which is an acute infection or inflammation in the lung tissue caused by viruses and various other microorganisms, such as bacteria, parasites, fungi, and others.

This virus through the air that is inhaled or inhaled through the nose and mouth so that it enters the respiratory tract.
This virus enters through the upper respiratory tract, then into the throat to the lungs. Incubating this virus for two to 14 days, that's why we are wary of that two-week period.

 Diah said the mild symptoms were flu accompanied by cough. Then, if it gets heavy, it will cause a fever and strep throat infection. Starting from a fever, followed by a dry cough. After a week, breathing will be heavy and some patients need treatment.

Can corona virus be cured?
The doctor who is a member of the Indonesian Lung Doctors Association confirmed that all corona viruses, including the 2019-nCoV corona virus, have no cure. So we have to increase our body's immunity so that we can fight this virus.
Diah asserted, some of the victims died in general was not only caused by 2019-nCoV, but also influenced by vulnerability factors such as old age so that the immune system was weak and also other existing confidence.

How to prevent
1. Clean your hands with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
2. Protect the mouth and nose with tissues or the inside of the elbow when sneezing.
3. Cook meat and eggs until cooked.
4. Avoid unprotected contact with wild animals.


Source : bbc.com