Waiting For The COVID-19 Vaccine Phase II On May 9, GEB Employees Are Not Slack In The Prokes

BALI - General Affair of PT GEB PLTU Celukan Bawang Indriati Tanu Tanto said hundreds of employees in the company remained disciplined in carrying out health protocols (prokes) even though they were vaccinated in the first phase, last Sunday, April 11.

"Certainly, the employees will still run a strict program. Wear a mask, wash hands and keep their distance," said Indri when contacted by VOI, Monday, May 3.

Companies certainly don't want the work environment to become a new COVID cluster even though the majority of employees have been vaccinated. This is in line with the central government's appeal so that vaccine recipients do not neglect the prokes.

"We want to follow central government policies in a disciplined manner. Don't just think about vaccines and then ignore prokes, that's not good," explained Indri.

Indri said that on May 9, employees will receive phase two of the vaccine.

Previously, hundreds of employees at PT General Energy Bali (GEB) PLTU Celukan Bawang, Gerokgak District received the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination was carried out by medical personnel from the Tanguwisia Primary Hospital, Seririt District.

Indri explained that the hundreds of employees came from several fields of work, ranging from staff to operational personnel.

"Those who get the vaccine are all employees who work at PLTU Celukan Bawang. A total of 335 employees have registered (received the vaccine). But 20 of them failed due to hypertension, comorbidities and coughs," said Indri.

Indri added, 137 employees from China will also be vaccinated. However, they will first consult with state consulates in Indonesia.

"We are fortunate that we can vaccinate employees earlier because it is to maintain the peace of employees at work. This is also to maintain the stability of electricity in Bali, which can be maintained because all employees are in good health, "he explained.

Even though they have carried out the vaccinations, PT GEB employees remain disciplined in implementing health protocols (prokes), starting from washing hands, maintaining distance and wearing masks. So far, PT GEB is listed as a company that is sterile from the COVID-19 outbreak.

"With this vaccination, it will better maintain the health of employees and at least keep their immune system well," he said.

In line with Indri, the Head of Tanguwisia Primary Hospital, dr. Ketut Parining added that his party sent 23 medical personnel to vaccinate with a total of 330 vaccine vials.

"Vaccination in this private company is one of several public service companies that have been vaccinated," said Ketut Parining.