Even Though COVID-19 Is High, Jakarta's Deputy Governor Rates Can PPKM Level 1 If It Is Separated From The Buffer Area

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria views Jakarta's condition as being able to apply PPKM Level 1 if the leveling assessment is not integrated with the buffer zone.

Although, currently the increase in COVID-19 cases and the Omicron variant in the capital is the highest compared to other provinces.

"We still have the trust of the central government for level 2. We are sorry, because there is a buffer zone. If there is no buffer zone, maybe Jakarta can be at Level 1," said Riza at DKI City Hall, Central Jakarta, Thursday, January 27.

However, the Gerindra Party politician admitted that the DKI Provincial Government will carry out the handling of the pandemic according to the PPKM level assessment decided by the central government.

Based on data as of January 26, Jakarta has added 3,509 new cases of COVID-19. So, currently there are 14,082 active cases who are still undergoing treatment or isolation.

The Omicron variant is now also increasing in Jakarta. Of the 1,922 infected people, 1,309 people were foreign travelers, while the other 613 were local transmissions.

Riza said the increase in cases in the capital was still affected by the Christmas and New Year holidays. "There is indeed an increase in COVID. The number of new cases is 3,509. The total positive for Omicron is 1,922. According to experts, experts, this increase is still due to the impact of Christmas and New Year," he said.

So, according to Riza, this increase in cases is a consequence of the high mobility, although previously the government had appealed to the public to refrain from traveling if there was no urgency.

Therefore, Riza asked his current citizens to continue implementing health protocols. The DKI Provincial Government, he said, will also continue to take action for those who violate it.

"As Pak Jokowi has often said, stay at home, you don't need to go out unless it's very important. Carry out the 6M prokes," said Riza.

"We will continue to increase surveillance monitoring, including taking action against anyone who violates health protocols," he added.