PPKM Level 3 Cancels, Moeldoko Makes Sure There Are Restrictions

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko ensured that there were still restrictions even though the level 3 community activity restrictions (PPKM) were canceled during the 2021 Christmas and 2022 New Year holiday periods.

"Actually, behind that there are requirements, including traveling must use PCR (swab test results) and antigens," he said during his visit to the Surakarta Sebelas Maret University (UNS) campus in Solo, Tuesday, December 7.

In addition, he said, associations were also limited to 50 people, and there were no entertainment or sports activities involving spectators.

"So the ball (soccer) is not allowed to have an audience. There are many restrictions, I think the president on the one hand provides easing, but on the other hand emphasizes the enforcement of the prokes," he said.

As for Christmas celebrations, he said, health protocols would also be implemented, including social distancing.

"I have seen the matter myself, yes, in the church, this one seat is used and the front one is empty. Next from the four seats, only two are used," he said.

According to him, so far the implementation of the health protocols has been very good and preparations have been made for Christmas.

"Next, before entering, hand sanitizers and holy water must be prepared in different conditions so that everything is completely clean. I checked all of these steps at the church and they were prepared properly," he said.

Meanwhile, the reason for the cancellation of the PPKM level 3 implementation plan, one of which was due to the improvement in domestic COVID-19 cases.

"On the other hand, the economic sector must move. So how do you operate gas and brakes. When COVID-19 is good, the economy can be relaxed, once it goes up again, the economy will be lowered," he said.