I'm Well! Indonesia Receives 819,600 Dose Of Moderna Vaccine From The Netherlands

JAKARTA - The Indonesian government today received 819,600 doses of Moderna vaccine from the Dutch government to support the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The Indonesian government expresses its highest appreciation and gratitude to friendly countries that have helped support vaccines," said Director General of Information and Public Communication of the Ministry of Information, Usman Kansong, in a press release, Antara, Saturday, October 30.

The vaccine is a phase 108 arrival, and is being received in the form of a finished vaccine. With this Moderna vaccine, the total number of vaccines that have been imported into Indonesia is 313,155,360 doses, from various brands, both in finished form and raw materials (bulk). The vaccines were obtained from direct purchases and assistance from friendly countries.

"The smooth arrival of vaccines has made efforts to accelerate and expand the vaccination program more optimal," said Usman.

In addition to ensuring the availability of vaccine stocks, the government is trying to accelerate vaccination by educating the public, especially about false news about the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to Usman, hoaxes have slowed vaccination in some areas. "People are scared and worried about the exaggerated and exaggerated effects of vaccination," said Usman.

Usman reiterated that all COVID-19 vaccines used are safe, efficacious and have received permission from BPOM. He hopes that people who have not been vaccinated will immediately participate in the vaccination.

The government also invites the public to continue to carry out health protocols, not to be careless and to be alert to the increase in cases so that a new wave of COVID-19 does not occur.

"The government invites the whole community not to be careless and remain vigilant of the slightest increase in COVID-19 cases in their area so that a new wave of COVID-19 does not occur," said Usman.