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The COVID-19 Handling Task Force reported that the number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia had increased by 2,798 on Monday, thereby taking the total tally to 6,001,751.

According to the task force's data received here on Monday, provinces that recorded the most number of cases were West Java, at 641 cases, followed by 573 cases in Jakarta, 343 cases in Banten, 235 cases in Central Java, and 148 new cases in East Java.

The number of recoveries nationwide increased by 10,301, taking the total number of recoveries to 5,724,963. Provinces that recorded the most recoveries on Monday are West Java, with 3,133 recoveries; Jakarta, 1,300 recoveries; Yogyakarta, 891 recoveries; Central Java, 607 recoveries; and East Nusa Tenggara, 576 recoveries.

Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 fatalities increased by 104 on Monday, taking the death toll to 154,774 nationally.

The task force's data recorded that Indonesia's active cases fell by 7,607. Therefore, as of Monday, March 28, 2022, the total number of active cases stood at 122,014 cases.

Furthermore, as many as 4,436 suspected cases were identified, while the number of tested specimens reached 129,894.

Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Wiku Adisasmito reminded people to continue to comply with the health protocols despite having received the booster vaccine dose.

"I emphasize that everyone, who has been vaccinated, even with the booster vaccine, must still be disciplined in wearing masks, washing hands, and keeping (a safe) distance," he remarked.

He highlighted that booster vaccinations and health protocols were the two keys to preventing the transmission of COVID-19.

The spokesperson explained that in an effort to control the pandemic, vaccination and health protocols have their own functions. Both must be done together in order to achieve optimal protection from COVID-19 transmission, he added.

"This is because in fact, the potential for an increase in cases still exists if booster vaccinations are not accompanied by compliance with health protocols," he affirmed. (Antaranews)