Another 20,650 Covid-19 Specimens Have Been Tested

Jakarta, InfoPublik - Government spokesman for COVID-19 handling, Achmad Yurianto, said that on Thursday (18 June) as many as 20,650 specimens have been tested. Previously, the Covid-19 Task Force has targeted the examination of 20 thousand specimens per day.

"Today’s examination of specimens exceeded the daily target. The total specimens examined have reached 580,522 so far," Yuri said.

He added that from the number of specimens obtained, patients tested positive for Covid-19 increased by 1,331 people, making a total case of 42,762 people. The highest positive number is East Java with 384 cases and 78 recovered, and DKI Jakarta with 173 cases and 128 recovered.

Another regions recorded additional number of Covid-19 cases are South Sulawesi (166 cases, 22 recovered), South Kalimantan (118 cases, 14 recovered), and Bali (66 cases, 11 recovered). The total number of recovered patients as of today (18 June) was 555 people, bringing the total tally to 16,798 people.

Meanwhile, the death toll increased by 63, making a total of 2,339. Yuri said that all provinces have been affected by Covid-19; however 17 provinces reported less than 10 new cases and another 10 provinces reported no new cases.

"The data shows that the transmission still occurs. We have no choice but to comply with the health protocol and ensure that each of us stays away from Covid-19 while remaining productive," Yuri said. (Photo: Health Ministry)

Reporter: Putri