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The Delta variant dominates COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, contributing nearly 76 percent of the total cases.  Dr. Koesmedi Priharto, Task Force's Head of the COVID-19 Tracing Sub-Division, said​​.​​​​​"Most cases in Indonesia are the Delta variant, which account for nearly 76 percent of cases. In theory, the virus is still a self-limiting disease," Dr. Priharto said in an online dialogue, entitled, "Know and Prevent New Variants of COVID-19 Virus,"  held in Jakarta on Wednesday.

He added that the Delta variant is more contagious and spreads more quickly, and its rapid transmission is also caused by human behavior, enabling person-to-person transmission.

"When humans behave well, the number of infectious cases will decrease. But if human behavior in the region is bad, then that number will increase," he stressed.

Ede Surya Darmawan, Chairman of the Indonesian Public Health Association (IAKMI), said infection by the Delta variant does not have specific symptoms that differ from other variants.

"The symptoms caused by the Delta variant compared to other variants are not different, meaning that the virus still attacks respiratory organs from the nose to the lungs," he added.

He then reminded the public to be mindful of the conditions of the COVID-19 patients, especially those with underlying medical issues.

"COVID-19 is known as the great imitator, due to its ability to imitate and exacerbate underlying conditions, so this fact must be understood by the public," he affirmed, urging everyone affected who are systematic to immediately self-isolate in their homes and undergo swab antigen or PCR testing.

"Immediately take the COVID-19 test while you are still healthy and fit, which will make it easier to treat. Afterwards, please self-isolate at home to avoid infecting other family members," he said in conclusion. (Antaranews)