COVID-19 Patients in East Kalimantan: 47 Percent Died with a History of Diabetes Mellitus

Updated data as of Friday, August 13th, indicates that residents of East Kalimantan Province who died from COVID-19 clinically presented with pre-existing conditions as comorbidities. Of those who died with COVID-19 status, the percentage breakdown of comorbidities is as follows: 46.6% had diabetes mellitus, 26.1% had hypertension, 19.3% had a history of heart disease, 10.2% had a history of kidney disease, and 1.7% had cancer. Initial diagnoses reported by those who contracted COVID-19 indicated primary symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, fever, weakness, and a history of fever.

Daily statistics for the number of COVID-19 deaths in East Kalimantan have begun to decline over the past week. Compared to other provinces, East Kalimantan ranks 4th in terms of the highest number of deaths. Yesterday, the province recorded a six-person increase in COVID-19 deaths compared to the previous day.

Further information from East Kalimantan Province shows a high recovery rate of 83.81% (114,500 individuals have recovered). The mortality rate is 3%, with a total of 4,243 deaths. Those who recovered included individuals with a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, heart disease, kidney disease, and pregnancy.

Regarding gender and age group, the percentage breakdown of COVID-19 cases by age group, from highest to lowest, is as follows: 32.4% aged 31-45 years, 27.3% aged 19-30 years, 19.3% aged 46-59 years, 10.2% aged 6-18 years, 7.5% aged over 60 years, and 3.2% aged 0-5 years. Regarding gender, more males than females tested positive for COVID-19 in East Kalimantan.