In Order To Reduce The PPKM Level, Kudus Targets 60 Percent Of The COVID Vaccine For The Elderly Until The End Of 2021

KUDUS - The government of Kudus Regency, Central Java, targets that by the end of 2021 it will be able to vaccinate 60 percent of the elderly (elderly) category. This target is so that Kudus can drop from the 2nd Level 3 PPKM status.

"Alhamdulillah, currently Kudus Regency has succeeded in achieving the vaccination target for the first dose of 40 percent, while by the end of this year hopefully it can increase to 60 percent," said Hartopo Regent in Kudus, as reported by Antara, Monday, November 15.

Hartopo is optimistic that the city can drop to level 2. In determining the PPKM level, he said, it is not only measured by the COVID-19 vaccination coverage for the elderly, but the mobility factor of the population. However, vaccination of the elderly remains the main consideration for leveling up.

Meanwhile, the supply of vaccines in Kudus reached 43,000 doses. Hartopo said, with this amount, the target of 60 percent of vaccines for the elderly by the end of the year can be achieved.

The Head of the Health Office of Kudus Regency, Badai Ismoyo, confirmed that the achievement of vaccination for the elderly for the first dose according to field data had reached 40 percent, while the next target for pursuing the year-end target could reach 60 percent.

"If there are no obstacles, of course Kudus Regency can reach PPKM level one because for the handling of patients and cases of COVID-19 as well as vaccinations have met the requirements set by the government. Except for community mobility, it is difficult," he said.

The reason, he said, is that the majority of people in Kudus Regency work in trade and industry, so their mobility is quite high.