Case Overview of Patients under Surveillance of COVID-19 in Central Java Province, Indonesia

Abstract

Central Java reported 1,541 cases of Patients Under Surveillance until April 14th, 2020. It is expected to increase everyday. However, reports about the epidemiological characteristics of Patients Under Surveillance cases are still limited. This study aims to describe Patients Under Surveillance case of COVID-19. The study used quantitative descriptive design, whereas many as 1,541 cases were described based on the characteristics, contact history, history of transit, and the symptoms. The data are obtained from the Department of Health, Central Java and processed with descriptive statistical data analysis. Results showed from 1,541 cases as much as 59.9% were male and 43% aged 19-44 years. As many as 154 death cases were dominated by men (61.6%) and elderly ≥60 years (38.3%). The highest IR was Semarang (16.85/100,000 population). Symptoms that often found were cough, fever, dyspnea (8.3%), and 3.96% asymptomatic. The history of contact with the traveling person (4.7%). The most visited city was Jakarta (7.5%). It is concluded that cases in Central Java spread across 35 cities with a high number of cases and mortality. It is necessary to conduct a detailed Patients Under Surveillance case reports to monitor the spread of the virus that can be prevented in advance.

The Effectiveness of the Revitalization of “Jogo Tonggo” as Local Wisdom in Vigilance and Prevention of Transmission of COVID-19 in Central Java Province

“…The COVID-19 cases have spread to 35 cities/regencies in Central Java Province. 4,5 Resistance to the spread and transmission of COVID-19 must be carried out systematically, and continuously, so an effective, and strong organization is needed. Therefore, the formation of a community-based Task Force against COVID-19 is urgent to implement immediately.…”