Reflections On 2020, Jokowi: Very Tough Test

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo reflected on 2020 as a very tough test for all people. Because, this year, the world has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic which has resulted in a health crisis to the economy.

"Soon we will leave 2020. We all record 2020 as a very tough test year. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a world health crisis and a world economic crisis," Jokowi said in a YouTube broadcast of the Presidential Secretariat, Thursday, December 31.

Jokowi said that the total positive cases of COVID-19 in 215 countries had reached 82 million people, with the deaths of 1.8 million people.

"Many people have lost their jobs, many people have lost their livelihoods, which makes 2020 a crisis in world history," he said.

Indonesia is a country that is not immune from this difficult trial. However, Jokowi said that the Indonesian people were able to face the epidemic with toughness.

"We can still run the wheel of life upright. We are able to adapt to new ways so that we can limit this outbreak and we can solve economic problems one by one," said Jokowi.

Furthermore, Jokowi asked all citizens to remain disciplined in overcoming the spread of COVID-19 cases. All parties must adhere to health protocols by wearing masks, maintaining distance and washing hands.

"Don't be careless, don't underestimate it. With public health recovering, world confidence increasing, economic recovery will occur in 2021," he concluded.