ABSTRACT
Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) cases are still increasing, while the epidemiology data is still limited. This study's purpose is to delineate characteristics of 31,407 COVID-19 patients in Central Java. This research involved secondary data acquired from the Health Office of Central Java, which was analysed univariately. The majority of the patients were 19-44-year-old (43.57%), females (50.81%), and private employees (10.53%). The most frequent symptoms were fever (18.85%), cough (18.19%), and shortness of breath (13.71%). Most of the cases were from Semarang City (17.2%), Kudus (6%), Jepara (6%), Demak (5.5%), and Kendal (4.3%), with an Incidence Rate (per 10,000) of 42.79;14.53;14.99;14.90;and 13.84 respectively. Furthermore, most of the patients had no transit history (87.11%), while out of 25 of the foreign transit histories, the United States of America and China contributed 24% and 20%, sequentially. Three-fourths of the domestic transit history was in Central Java, whereas the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, South Sulawesi, and East Java shared 9.79%, 5.99%, and 3.08%. The most common transit history in Central Java was in Semarang City (19.28%) and Kudus (13.91%). In conclusion, the characteristics of COVID-19 cases were varied, and local transmission has occurred, which has spread to 35 cities/districts. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences.
ABSTRACT
1,533 confirmed cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Central Java until June 3, 2020. It is estimated to increase every day. However, reports on the epidemiological characteristics of confirmed cases of Covid- 19 are still limited. The purpose of this study is to describe the confirmed case of COVID-19 in Central Java. This study uses descriptive quantitative design, in which we describe 1,533 cases based on patient characteristics, history of comorbidities, travel history and symptoms. The data of patients processed with descriptive statistical analysis from the Department of Health of Central Java. The results of the study showed that of 1,533 confirmed cases, 64.05 % were male patients and 46.7% aged 19-44 years. From 102 death cases, it is dominated by men (64.7 %) and the elderly 60 years (50 %). The highest IR is the City of Semarang with IR of 17.9 / 100,000 population. The most common history of comorbidities is hypertension and diabetes mellitus with a total of 5 cases each. Cases with a domestic travel history had the highest number of 34.1% while those without a travel history amounted to 65%. The symptoms experienced by most confirmed patients are Cough, Fever with 10.8%. Thus, it was concluded that confirmed cases in Central Java were spread in 35 cities / regencies with high number. It is necessary to conduct a detailed confirmed case reports to control the policy on Covid-19 prevention and countermeasures in Central Java. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2020.
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 Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2020.