Jakarta, The Indonesia Post – The government continues to ask the public to help prevent the increase in COVID-19 cases by disciplined health protocols, staying away from crowds, and vaccinating.
“Currently, people need to be more vigilant and careful. The process cannot be slack. 3T efforts and vaccinations will continue to be pursued, and don’t forget to continue a healthy lifestyle to protect ourselves,” said Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate in a press release quoted on Monday.
Johnny explained that although the hospital occupancy rate was still quite good, as shown by the national hospital bed occupancy rate (BOR) data as of January 23, which was 7.15 percent, the government would continue to monitor the progress of cases so that all policies could be taken quickly and measurably.
It is known, the BOR number is one of the main indicators for the government in monitoring the national COVID-19 situation.
In addition, he said, the implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) at the level in all regions will also continue to be carried out with periodic evaluations.
“The PPKM policy at the level of all regions is still in effect. Every week we update the PPKM policy at this level according to an assessment that refers to WHO standards,” said Johnny.
He said if there was a significant increase in cases in an area, the PPKM level would be raised so that the implementation of health protocols would be stricter.
In line with this, Johnny asked the community to comply with the PPKM level rules that apply in their respective regions.
“One of them is by using the PeduliLindung application, especially when accessing public spaces. We also remind in this case, stay away from crowds,” he said.
The Minister of Communication and Information emphasized that the cooperation of the entire community is needed to prevent an increase in COVID-19 cases. In addition, his party also requested that vaccinations continue to be pursued, including vaccination of the elderly as protection for vulnerable groups.
Currently, vaccination coverage in Indonesia is considered good. Nevertheless, Johnny does not deny that specifically for elderly vaccination, there is still a need for acceleration, considering that as of January 24, 2022, less than 75 percent of the elderly have received the first dose of vaccination.
“Around 15.4 million elderly people have received the first dose of vaccination and 10 million of them have been vaccinated with the full dose. But not until 75 percent of the elderly who get the first dose of vaccination. Let’s help and encourage the elderly to immediately vaccinate. Don’t hesitate,” said Johnny. (ojn/bbs)
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