However, when they arrived in Cilacap and were examined, there were 13 crew members from Philippines who were positive for Covid-19.

It is known that they were foreigners from Philippines who brought refined sugar from India on April 14, 2021 and arrived in Cilacap, namely April 25, 2021 at 16.00 WIB.

When crew was examined, crew looked healthy and fit, but when tested for antigen 3 out of 20 were detected to be exposed to Covid-19.

Meanwhile, from PCR examination results received on April 26, 2021 at 17.14 WIB, Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Cilacap Regency said that results were positive for Covid-19.

“On April 28, 2021, Boarding Officer of KKP Class II-1 Cilacap took genome samples from three crew members who were confirmed positive to be sent to Balitbangkes of Indonesian Ministry of Health,” said Farid Ma’ruf.

On April 30 to May 4, 2021 crew of foreign-flagged ship was evacuated to Cilacap Regional Hospital and a PCR examination was carried out in stages on them.

“We must immediately find a vaccine to end this pandemic. Collaboration between countries and international institutions is very important as (part of) efforts to find this vaccine in a short (frame of) time,” Moeldoko said during his meeting with chairman of COVID-19 Research and Innovation Consortium at Bina Graha Building in Jakarta.

Moeldoko said whole world is currently racing to produce a COVID-19 vaccine. Likewise, Indonesia is also conducting research so that it can produce its own vaccine, given large size of its population, he added.

The effort towards local vaccine production is intended to identify certain types of vaccines that are suitable for coronavirus strain seen in Indonesia, which may show different characteristics compared to other types of virus strains reported in other countries, he continued.

The push for vaccine is in line with President instructions to accelerate handling of COVID-19 and support public health.

In addition, development of a vaccine is part of efforts to build national independence in health sector.

“The development of a COVID-19 vaccine is also a matter of health sovereignty and national pride,” Moeldoko said

Since beginning of pandemic, Presidential Staff Office has coordinated with various parties, ranging from ministries and government agencies, Task Force, hospitals, universities, and industry in responding to coronavirus pandemic, which has spread rapidly.

“From beginning, we formed COVID-19 Integrated Information Center (PINTER) as official communication media (center) for handling corona. In addition, we also distributed protective equipment, medical devices, and masks directly to various hospitals and communities,” Moeldoko said.

Meanwhile, chairman of COVID-19 Research and Innovation Consortium, Ali Ghufron Mukti, explained that in developing COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia, government has entered into two forms of collaboration, namely domestic and international.

“It must be ensured that international collaboration in developing vaccines truly benefits Indonesian people,” Ali Ghufron Mukti said.

According to Ali, LBM Eijkman is currently developing a vaccine through sub-unit method of recombinant protein, using a coronavirus strain originating from Indonesia. This method was chosen because Indonesia has required technology and experience to use it, and it is accustomed to developing vaccines using that technique.

Indonesia has also entered into international collaborations for developing a COVID-19 vaccine: PT Kalbe Farma has tied up with Genexine, PT BCHT with China National Biotech Group Company Limited, PT Biofarma with Sinovac, and PT Biofarma with CEPI.

Until now, Indonesia has submitted 16 Whole Genome Sequences (WGS) to Global Science Initiative and Primary Source for Genomics (GISAID). Ten of WGS are result of research conducted by LBM Eijkman, while 6 WGS have been submitted by Airlangga University. (Antara)

In power since independence in 1965, ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) is expected to carry Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to another comfortable, and probably final victory.

The son of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding leader, Lee has held premiership since 2004, but aged 68 he has already flagged his intention to step aside in coming years.

Seen as a measure of approval for both government’s response to coronavirus crisis and next generation of leaders, poll results will be closely watched as even small shifts in PAP’s popularity can lead to major policy changes.

At one polling centre in a school on Friday, about 30 elderly people queued up before voting started and election officials were seen directing crowd to wear masks and face shields.

When concerns around immigration and jobs flared in 2011, PAP polled a record-low 60% of vote and tightened international hiring rules to address voters’ sensitivities.

As Asian trade and finance hub emerges from lockdown to face its deepest recession, these concerns are once again to fore.

“I think it’s ok to vote during a pandemic because conditions aren’t that severe at this point and all necessary precautions are being taken,” said Malini Nathan, 42, a communications executive.

“Issues I am concerned about are healthcare, job security and retirement,” Nathan said.

Sample counts are expected soon after close of polls at 8 p.m. (1200 GMT) with final results due in early hours of Saturday.

SANITIZED

There are just 2.65 million voters, and election organisers are counting on a fast, regimented and hygienic vote to minimise risks of coronavirus infections.

Since easing a lockdown last month, number of new daily cases crept back into double figures last week, excluding migrant workers living in dormitories where infection rates have been far higher.

Wearing masks is compulsory in public. And voters are expected to spend no more than five minutes in a polling station, where they will self-scan identity cards, sanitise their hands and pull on disposable gloves before receiving a ballot paper.

Singapore is not first country in Asia to hold elections during pandemic – South Korea held parliamentary elections in April – but its mandatory ballot comes under strict conditions.

COVID-19 patients and those under quarantine cannot vote, but a mobile polling team will bring ballot box to rooms of Singaporeans who have recently returned from overseas and are being isolated at hotels.

The virus outbreak also constrained campaigning as candidates had to adhere to social distancing rules that limit groups to five, avoid shaking hands or fist bumping. Mass rallies – often attended by thousands – were banned.

The city-state has one of lowest COVID-19 fatality rates in world, and initially earned widespread praise for its COVID-19 containment efforts.

But subsequent mass outbreaks in cramped migrant worker dormitories stained that early success, and persuaded government to keep schools and businesses closed for longer.

“Let take a broad look, (we can see) that transmission is still happening,” Yurianto said at a press conference held by Task Force for Acceleration of COVID-19 Response on Tuesday at Graha BNPB here.

Since Monday noon, Indonesia has added 486 new confirmed cases, bringing total to 18,496 cases. Coronavirus infections have been reported across 390 districts and cities in 34 provinces in country.

Meanwhile, number of people recovering from novel coronavirus disease has increased by 143 on Tuesday, Yurianto stated.

In addition, task force has recorded 30 new deaths, which have raised death toll to 1,221.

According to Yurianto, government has tested 202,936 specimens using real-time PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and molecular rapid tests (TCM).

So far, Indonesia has placed 45,300 people under monitoring (ODP) and 11,891 patients under surveillance (PDP), according to latest data provided by COVID-19 task force.

Yurianto said government will soon complete laboratory examinations to confirm status of PDPs.

He urged public to comply with health protocols to reduce rate of novel coronavirus transmission.

“In fact, impact (of COVID-19 has been felt) not only in community groups, but many health workers have also been affected,” Yurianto, concurrently director general of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) of Ministry of Health, noted.

He conveyed government condolences over death of several health workers who contracted disease in past few days.

He urged community members to strengthen their commitment to take steps to reduce number of COVID-19 infections.

Yurianto also called on concerned parties to cooperate simultaneously and continuously to break chain of COVID-19 transmission.

The submission of Ambulance was left to each of representatives of puskesmas in Wijayakusuma Cakti Hall. In this case Cilacap Regent, Haji Tatto Suwarto Pamuji handed over symbolically.

Among 6 puskesmas receiving Special Counseling 19th are: Adipala I Health Center, Cilacap Tengah I, Cimanggu II, Nusawungu I, Patimuan I and Sidareja.

Cilacap Regional Secretary (Secretary), Farid Ma’ruf explained, that ambulance submitted was intended to facilitate handling of covid in each of these regions.

“This Ambulance facility is a health service and is to assist puskesmas in handling Covid-19 patients. However, after this pandemic ends, ambulance can be used and used.” He said, yesterday (29/4).

He hopes, with assistance given to Puskesmas in Cilacap, that can facilitate co-19 handlers.

“Hopefully with ambulance for this Puskesmas can facilitate covid handling in each health service.” He said.

According to his statement, procurement of ambulance was from Cilacap Regency APBD fund. “Hopefully Health Service can use it well, and it can be treated well. So that later, if corona has lost ambulance can be used for ordinary services.” Farid said as published on Cilacap Public Relations page.

Meanwhile, Head of Cilacap Health Service, Mrs Dr. Pramesti Griana Dewi said. The special equipment that is in ambulance is certainly there that distinguishes from an ordinary ambulance.

“These ambulances have been equipped with some of equipment needed and needed to transport Covid patients. Both for pickup and transportation.” The light.

Pramesti also explained differences in special ambulance. Namely on gurney is already equipped with a plastic patient cover.

“So that it will be safety for officers and avoid coronavirus transmission. In addition, it has also been equipped with oxygen and others.” She said.

In handover, besides being attended by Regent of Cilacap, also attended by a number of elements. Like Regional Secretary (Sekda) Farid Ma’ruf, Assistant Secretary, Head of Health Service Dr. Pramesti Griana Dewi and Head of Welfare Section of Setda Oktriviyanto Subekti. (*)

In addition, a total of 7 (seven) patients under surveillance (PDP) who were waiting for results of swab also received excitement. Because after receiving laboratory results they were declared corona negative.

The statement was delivered directly by Regent of Cilacap Haji Tatto Suwarto Pamuji in a press conference held by Cilacap District Government. The place is located in Prashanda Room, Pendopo Cilacap Regency, Jln. Jenderal Soedirman No.32 Cilacap, Wednesday (15/4).

Accompanying Regent, Cilacap Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Dery Agung Wijaya, SIK, SH, MH, Kasdim 0703 Cilacap Major Inf Ahmad Rofik Alfian, Secretary General Drs Farid Maruf, ST, MM, Head of Cilacap Regency Taufik Hidayat, Director of RSUD Dr. Reza Prima Muharama and Head of Cilacap Health Office, dr. Pramesti.

“In addition, Government of Cilacap Regency has also received 2 positive Covid-19 laboratory results. The two patients have recorded a history of travel from out of town, including from Bandung and Klaten. Now patient is in good condition, has been isolated and will be re-swab “Related to that, we will do contact tracing and apply quarantine for those who have contact with patients.” Said Regent.

Furthermore, until now number of positive confirmation cases of Covid-19 in Cilacap Regency is 10 people. With details of 1 recover, 8 in treatment and 1 died. Whereas 21 PDPs were treated and 140 ODPs.

“We hope that people do not panic, remain calm and are always vigilant and comply with all appeals and rules set by Cilacap Regency Government. Stay at home and wash your hands frequently with soap, and always wear a mask when traveling outside home.” Please tattoo.

Kasdim 0703 Cilacap Conveying Feelings of Security to Community

On that occasion, Kasdim 0703 Cilacap Major Inf Ahmad Rofik Alfian as Dansatgas Task Force Covid-19 added. That TNI – Polri as foremost element in security sector, always synergize in midst of Covid-19 Pandemic. This is to meet basic needs of citizens, especially creating a sense of security in community.

“We continue to strive to prevent spread of virus by providing socialization about Social Distancing to community. Besides doing a massive disinfectant spraying and we go down directly to distribute masks. This is as an effort to protect ourselves from corona virus attacks.” Appeal Chaldean. (* / Urip Pendim 0703 Cilacap)

The four people who tested positive for corona came from Wanareja District, 2 people, North Cilacap 1 person and 1 person from Sampang.

This is known based on release of acceleration task force handling co-19 district government (pemkab) Cilacap. Thursday (9/4).

Of all patients who tested positive, they were travelers who came from out of town.

Like 2 Corona Positive PDP from Wanareja, 1 person from Sidamulya village has a travel history of Jakarta and Bandung. The other 1 positive in sub-district, from Bantar Village, has a travel history from Jakarta. Both of them are men.

While 1 PDP from North Cilacap has a travel history from Bandung and 1 PDP female from Sampang has a history from Tangerang.

Previously known, a toddler in Cilacap Kesugihan stated Positive Covid-19 who has a history of travel from Jakarta and Kuningan.

Then PDP from Central Cilacap who has died also has a travel history from Jakarta and Sumedang, West Java (jabar). This PDP died while being treated at Margono Soekarjo Regional Hospital, Purwokerto, Banyumas.

On Sunday (5/4) yesterday, Regent of Cilacap, Tatto Suwarto Pamuji also said in video presentation, 2 positive corona from Adipala and Majenang. Where they have a history from Bandung West Java.

Meanwhile, to date, there are 1,172 ODP (Insider Oversight) and 48 PDPs in Cilacap Regency.

Of 48 PDPs, 29 were declared negative and 18 were still awaiting laboratory test results.

Of total 8 PDP Corona positive, all of them are homecomers. With that Government appealed for Cilacap residents who migrate outside city not to go home first on Ramadan and Eid this Year. (Huda)

This was said by Regent of Cilacap Regency, Haji Tatto Suwarto Pamuji via video broadcast on Sunday, March 5, 2020 yesterday. Based on information from Cilacap regent, patients who were stated positive were over 60 years old. Both continued regents, have a history or a history of travel from bandung west Java (jabar).

With that he appealed for citizens who are outside city not to go home. This is to prevent transmission of viruses that are brought from outside city. However, there were additional reports that were stated as positive and increased by 2 people and made a total of four. He asked public not to panic, but remain vigilant.

“People are asked not to panic, but stay alert, always use a mask as a protector and always apply a clean and healthy lifestyle. Namely by always washing hands with soap and hand sanitizer.” The appeal.

Meanwhile, from ranks of security forces in this case are from Police Traffic Unit Cilacap. He said he audited community through his social media timetable by urging public not to go home using language of ngapak.

This is in view of number of homecomers ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, in cilacap there was a surge in travelers. Recorded there have been travelers who come from various cities to Cilacap, already around 15 thousand people.

Previously, those travelers who had gone back and forth to cilacap were also encouraged by regent to report them to nearest RT / RW, Village and Puskesmas. The Regent said that homecomers will become ODP (Insider Oversight), they must obey rules with 14 days of isolation. But if not or stubborn, then police will act. (Huda)