The Number of Covid-19 Patients Cured in Papua Reaches 157 People

The Number of Covid-19 Patients Cured in Papua Reaches 157 People

Although the number of cases of people exposed to the Covid-19 Virus continues to increase, the number of patients recovering also continues to increase.

In a press statement in Jayapura, a spokesman for the 19th Papua provincial co-operative, Dr. Silwanus Sumule said that until Saturday 23 May 2020 the number of patients recovered reached 157 from the number of cases of 619 positive people from Covid-19.

"Until the middle of May 2020 the number of cases of positive citizens of the corona virus continues to experience a remarkable increase," said dr. Sumule, Saturday (23/05).

Despite that said Dr. Sumule, the number of positive patients with Covid-9 who experienced healing in the hospital also experienced an extraordinary increase in achievement.

According to Dr. Sumule, the number of patients recovered as many as 157 people, this is a miracle of God that should be grateful for us in Papua.

"In all the efforts and efforts above the limitations of all existing facilities, the health department and hospitals can still do the best for the community," said Dr. Sumule.

To date there are 2,873 ODPs and 816 PDPs. Currently undergoing treatment due to exposure to Covid-19 as many as 451 people.

Currently said Dr. Sumule, there are three regencies with the highest number, namely Jayapura City 256 cases, Mimika 195 cases and Kab. Jayapura 64 cases.

dr. Sumule urges people to follow the recommendations of the local government according to the WHO health protocol by staying at home, keeping their distance, avoiding direct contact or physical distancing and praying for God's help.