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People suffering from kidney and heart ailments face a greater risk of death if they contract the coronavirus disease, according to the chief of the Task Force for Acceleration of COVID-19 Handling, Doni Monardo.

According to data shared during a limited meeting on evaluation of large-scale social restrictions, held on Tuesday in Jakarta via video conferencing, 7 out of 10 COVID-19 patients who already suffer from kidney ailments are at risk of death.

"Of 10 COVID-19 patients with kidney issues, seven faces the risk of dying, 6.8 out of 10, to be exact, which is a considerably high number," Monardo noted.

COVID-19 patients suffering from heart disease have the second-highest risk of death.

Five out of 10 coronavirus patients who are also suffering from heart disease are at risk of death, Monardo said.

Therefore, he said, those with a history of kidney and heart disease must increase their vigilance.

They must adhere to health protocols to maintain physical distance, always wash hands with soap, refrain from touching their faces with dirty hands, and wear masks.

They must take self-isolation seriously and not participate in any activity, especially one involving strangers, Monardo advised.

As of Monday (May 11, 2020), Indonesia has recorded 14,265 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 1,882 recoveries and 991 deaths. In addition, there are 31,994 patients under monitoring (PDP) and 249,105 individuals under surveillance (ODP) in the country.

COVID-19 cases have spread to a number of provinces in Indonesia, including DKI Jakarta, which has recorded the most cases (5,276), followed by East Java (1,536), West Java (1,493), Central Java (980), South Sulawesi (722), Banten (541), West Nusa Tenggara (331), Bali (314), Papua (308), West Sumatra (299), South Sumatra (278), and South Kalimantan (263). (ANTARA)​​​​​​​