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PADANG - West Sumatra Governor Irwan Prayitno emphasized that enforcement of the COVID-19 Regional Regulation on violations of health protocols will not be indiscriminate. Sanctions will also apply to heads of blood or government officials.

"Whether governors, regents, mayors, as long as they violate Perda No. 6/2020 concerning Adaptation of New Habits (AKB) in the Prevention and Control of COVID-19, will be sanctioned," said Irwan in Padang as quoted by Antara , Sunday, October 11.

The Governor of West Sumatra emphasized that because of the emergence of lopsided voices from some people who were pessimistic that the rule was enforced for regional heads or government officials.

Irwan said everyone is considered equal before the law. Likewise, the enforcement of the COVID-19 regional regulation that does not differentiate between the public or officials.

"Enforcement of the perda also involves not only Satpol PP, but a joint team from the police, prosecutors, courts, the TNI and several Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD). So there is no messing about if you are caught violating," he said.

Perda No. 6/2020 has been socialized for one week from Monday (5/10) to Friday (9/10). On Saturday (10/10) the enforcement of the rules with an administrative sanction approach was introduced.

On the first day of the 'mask raid' at Pasar Raya Padang, 15 people who were not wearing masks were caught. They are subject to administrative sanctions in the form of 30 minutes of social work or a fine of IDR 100,000.

A person who commits an offense more than once will face a 2-day prison sentence or a maximum fine of IDR 250,000.

"We hope that this regional regulation can make the level of compliance with implementing health protocols, especially using masks outdoors, will increase and the spread of COVID-19 in West Sumatra can be suppressed," he said.

Spokesperson for COVID-19 West Sumatra, Jasman informed, while for Sunday the total number of West Sumatra residents who tested positive for COVID-19 reached 8,677 people.