China News Service, March 26 (Xinhua) According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Indonesia, according to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the number of dengue fever infections and deaths in Indonesia has increased significantly recently, mostly in Tangerang, Bandung, Kendari and other places. A Chinese citizen has been found to be diagnosed. The main symptoms of dengue fever are high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, swollen glands, rash, nose or gum bleeding, etc. Severe cases can lead to death.
The Chinese Embassy and Consulate in Indonesia reminds Chinese citizens in Indonesia:
1. Pay attention to relevant information and news reports from the Indonesian government in a timely manner, raise awareness of prevention, and take preventive measures according to the recommendations of official agencies.
2. Maintain a hygienic living environment to avoid stagnant water that breeds mosquitoes. Purchase window screens and mosquito nets at workplaces and residences, and do a good job of killing and preventing mosquitoes. Wear long sleeves and long trousers when going out, carry mosquito repellent and insect repellent supplies, avoid staying in areas with many mosquitoes, and be careful of mosquito bites.
3. If you have a high fever that persists and is accompanied by typical symptoms of dengue fever such as headache, muscle aches, and skin erythema, please go to a regular hospital for testing as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.
Indonesia emergency phone number:
+62-119
Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
+86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Embassy in Indonesia: +62-21-5764135;
Consular protection and assistance hotline of the Consulate General in Surabaya: +62-31-5678284;
Consular protection and assistance phone number of the Consulate General in Medan: +62-82165631070;
The consular protection and assistance telephone number of the Consulate General in Denpasar is +62-361-239902.