Indonesian Regulator Allows Four Drugs for COVID-19 Treatment
The four drugs are Favipiravir, Remdesivir, Regdanvimab, and Molnupiravir
The four drugs are Favipiravir, Remdesivir, Regdanvimab, and Molnupiravir
A new wave became a possibility that must be considered by authorities.
"Currently, we are doing clinical trials for the primary vaccine first. The possible priority is for the need for a booster (third dose) and for children. We still lack the supply of vaccines for children."
The minister noted that two factors caused COVID-19 vaccines to expire, with the first being, donated vaccines, with a short expiry date. Second?
the first condition is in accordance with the World Health Organizations regulation requiring the number of additional confirmed, active, and mortality cases per 100 thousand people to be at Level 1 for three consecutive months
to obtain a visa-free special tourist visit or a visit visa upon arrival for special tours, every foreigner must show a valid nationality passport. The passport, he said, must be valid for at least six months.
Indonesia still needs to pursue the target of 70-percent complete vaccination for the entire population in order to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 transmission
"Why do we need to continue PPKM if the COVID-19 condition has already been under control?" a minister asked.
Convidecia vaccine is not yet included in the national vaccination program because the current supply is still deemed adequate.
The probability of a new spike in COVID-19 cases exists, but the numbers are expected to be relatively insignificant.
Indonesia has announced the reopening of six international airports and three cross-border posts (PLBN) across Indonesia as it gradually lifts COVID-19 restrictions.
"Especially those with long-distance travel history, those who visited crowded places, and people who dont feel well and have symptoms."
The Head of State also decided to allow the public not to use masks if they are doing outdoor activities or in open areas that are not crowded.
Since March 24 until May 12, or for eight weeks, the (COVID-19) reproduction rate has been consistent at the score 1. This means that for eight weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic (in Indonesia) has been brought under control
Announcing endemic is particularly seen as the right next step to return to normality.
The Ministry of Health reported that 40,967,039 people have received the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine (booster) on Friday, May 6, 2022.
He also warned students to follow instructions from their respective schools and campuses and avoid going outside if it isnt urgent.
"The relaxation of activities (restrictions) in almost all provinces has, in fact, (caused) no significant increase in cases," she noted at a press conference on COVID-19 Vaccine Dynamics,
The government will remain cautious and vigilant so that Indonesia does not experience a high trend of transmission of cases, such as during the peak of cases of the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19.
This is the follow up to the summits first edition which was held in September last year and hosted by the US.