Jakarta's COVID-19 Protocol Burials Continue to Rise, Reaching 27,804 Bodies

Covid-19 burial space in Jakarta is dwindling. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov DKI Jakarta) has buried 27,804 bodies following standard procedures. Based on data from Jakarta Tanggap Covid-19 on July 18, 2021, 227 bodies were buried in Jakarta daily using standard procedures.

Quoting Antara, the Jakarta Parks and Forestry Agency plans to add burial plots for Covid-19 victims. Capacity will be increased at burial sites such as the Bambu Apus Public Cemetery (TPU) in East Jakarta.

The burial grounds at TPU Bambu Apus have been full since March 2021. However, burials continue using a layering system.

Covid-19 standard procedure burials are the burial process for bodies confirmed or suspected to be infected with Covid-19. The burial process is conducted specifically to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Burial must be completed within four hours of death.

The government continues to urge the public to adhere to health protocols to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The public needs to wash their hands with soap, wear masks, and maintain social distancing. Avoiding crowds and reducing mobility will also help suppress Covid-19 transmission.