Makassar PPKM Level 2, This Is Danny Pomanto's Rules, Including Night Entertainment Visitors Must Use PeduliLindungi

MAKASSAR - The Makassar City Government has resumed the implementation of level 2 community activity restrictions (PPKM) for two weeks from October 5 to October 18.

The extension policy is stated in the Makassar Mayor's Circular (SE) number: 443.01/5.17/S.Edar/Kesbangpol/X/2021 regarding the extension of restrictions on community activities during the COVID-19 period.

"The PPKM in Makassar is still at level 2. If we look at the data and the transmission curve, we should have dropped to level 1," said Makassar Mayor Moh Ramdhan Pomanto, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, October 6.

The policy to extend PPKM Level 2 and issue a circular letter is based on a follow-up to the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 48 of 2021.

Makassar Mayor, who is familiarly called Danny Pomanto, admitted that the transmission rate of COVID-19 in Makassar was only around a dozen and for almost two weeks the transmission rate did not exceed 20 cases for the daily average.

However, he never gets tired of inviting all citizens to continue to apply strict health protocols and participate in vaccinations if they have not been vaccinated.

Some of the rules in PPKM are in accordance with the circular, including, the implementation of teaching and learning activities following the technical arrangements of the ministry of education, culture, research, and technology.

Traditional markets, grocery stores, and the like, operating hours are up to 21.00 central Indonesia time. Likewise with food stalls/warteg and similar snacks until 22.00 central Indonesia time.

Restaurants and cafes accept dine-in with a capacity of 50 percent with operating hours until 21.00 central Indonesia time. Special delivery messages are allowed to operate 24 hours.

Danny Pomanto's Circular Letter also includes the opening of a shopping center/mall/trade center in Makassar. The stipulation is that the visitor capacity is 50 percent until 20.00 central Indonesia time.

Furthermore, cinemas are allowed to operate with a capacity limit of 50 percent. Visitors are required to use the PeduliLindungi application to enter. Especially those under 12 years old are not allowed to enter.

Another rule is that the wedding reception can be held with a maximum invitation limit of 25 percent and not eating on the spot.

The SE also mentions sporting activities, a number of public facilities such as parks, public areas, and public tourist attractions that have been allowed. Including worship activities in houses of worship.

Especially for karaoke businesses, singing houses and night entertainment venues are allowed until 21.00 central Indonesia time, using the PeduliLindungi application.