January 21st, 2020 until today
Coronavirus Disease 2019 or COVID-19 is new illness that can cause lung inflammations and respiratory problems. The disease is caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Clinical symptoms vary from ones similar to the common cold (coughs, runny nose, sore throat, sore muscles, headaches) to severe complications (pneumonia and sepsis).
COVID-19 is a new disease and scientists are still learning on how the disease spread in the population. However, it is thought that the disease is mainly spread through respiratory droplets and close contact with infected person. Droplets are small particles spat out through the mouth when one coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets may contain viruses which may cause the disease. Droplets are able to travel a certain distance (usually about 1 meter).
Droplets can stick to clothing or objects around an infected person when they sneeze or cough. However, droplet particles are quite large so they could not stay in the air for too long. Therefore, the sick are required to use a mask in order to prevent the droplets from spreading. Until now, there has been no scientific evidence of COVID-19 being transmitted through food.
Coughs and Sore Throat
High Fever
Shortness of breath
COVID-19 starts off similar to the common cold, and gradually develops to more severe conditions such as pneumonia (lung inflammations that results in breathing difficulties). If you suffer from the aforementioned symptoms and have traveled to China and other infected countries or have been exposed to anyone who may be infected with COVID-19, you are advised to call the emergency response number of the COVID-19 Jakarta Department of Health at 112 or at 081 388 376 955 or 081 112 112 112 via WhatsApp to get further direction.
Do self-assessment check provided by the Jakarta Department of Health
Start COVID-19 Self-AssessmentThe following are several things you should or should not do to prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus:
Stay inside the house; work from home, study from home, and worship at home
Regularly wash your hands with water and soap for at least 20 seconds, or use alcohol-based (60% alcohol at minimum) hand sanitizers
Clean and disinfect often-touched objects, such as your phone screen
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue every time you sneeze or cough or into your upper sleeve
Only wear masks if you are ill. Replace your mask regularly and do not leave your home if you feel unwell
Live a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising
Be near to a person who is sick, coughing, or sneezing
Touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unsanitized hands
Stockpile necessities such as masks or hand sanitizers
Leave your home when you are sick
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Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 112, 081 112 112 112 and 081 388 376 955 |
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Wear masks (surgical masks) and replace them regularly to prevent spreading the illness to others |
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Limit receiving guests at your home, avoid face-to-face contact to prevent further spread of the virus |
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Do not leave your home and keep your distance from other people including family members |
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Ask friends, family members, or other services to help with matters outside the home |
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Do this for 14 days to help reduce the spread of the virus |
Currently there is no specific medications for patients with COVID-19. The treatments currently available aim to relieve symptoms. You must remain isolated from others until you have fully recovered.
Call this service if you:
For further references visit:
National Disaster Mitigation Agency
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia
World Health Organization
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