Ganjar Pranowo: I Pray, Endemic Only Needs Statements

JAKARTA - The Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, revealed that changing the status of the pandemic to endemic was only a statement.

Ganjar said, currently there are no additional extraordinary cases after Ramadan. However, the implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) continues in accordance with the status of each regional level.

"Relatively, there are already many level 1. Yes, we just take care of the tourism places, at least the masks are worn, patrols are carried out," said Ganjar in a written statement, Thursday, May 12.

Ganjar also said that the development of the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Java was improving. He believes the COVID-19 situation is getting under control.

The addition of cases is also not in extraordinary numbers. Ganjar assesses the success of controlling COVID-19 can also be seen during Ramadan.

"Indications are not added. So it is possible that herd immunity is really happening or the vaccine is quite effective and because of (society) discipline," he said.

The PDIP Party politician also believes that changing the status of the pandemic to endemic is just waiting for a statement from the central government.

"Everything is a factor and I pray that the endemic just needs a statement. But the atmosphere is already endemic," he said.

While related to face-to-face learning, Ganjar asked to keep going. With a note that the application of health protocols is non-negotiable. Because at this time, the emergence of Mysterious Hepatitis overshadows the children.

"In the matter of face-to-face learning (PTM), it's been implemented while we are on guard for Hepatitis, especially for children. But PTM continues to this day and there have been no extraordinary reports related to it," he said.