Indonesia's Omicron Cases Reach 6,580, Highest in Southeast Asia
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Confirmed cases of the Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of Covid-19 in Indonesia continue to rise. According to data from the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID), 6,580 Omicron cases had been detected in Indonesia by Thursday, February 24, 2022.
This total makes Indonesia's Omicron case count the highest in Southeast Asia. Thailand is second with 3,372 Omicron cases.
Following these are Singapore with 2,224 cases, the Philippines with 1,224 cases, Malaysia with 993 cases, and Cambodia with 443 cases.
The lowest number of cases was reported in Myanmar, with only 5 cases. Brunei Darussalam reported 158 cases, and Vietnam 228 cases.
According to GISAID data, Omicron cases have now spread to 157 countries, with a total of 1,544,786 cases.
Amidst this situation, the public continues to be urged to diligently adhere to health protocols: frequently washing hands, wearing masks, maintaining distance, avoiding crowds, and limiting mobility whenever possible.
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