National Police Chief General Sigit Emphasizes Vaccination To Supervision Of Indonesian Entrances

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo (Photo: Police Public Relations)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo asked all his staff to continue implementing the vaccination program so that the government's 70 percent target is met. Moreover, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has entered Indonesia.

The statement was made when the Chief of the National Police attended the culmination of 20 years of service to the country of the Akabri 2001 'Dwipa Arya' at the Sentul International Convention Center (SICC), Bogor, West Java, Tuesday, December 28.

"For regions where the vaccine achievement is currently not optimal. Carry out acceleration," said Sigit.

Acceleration of vaccination is one way to anticipate the spread of Omicron. Especially for the elderly (elderly) and teenagers.

"We must continue to increase the acceleration of vaccination. Because now we know that the new variant of Omicron, as previously stated, there have been 48 people exposed. One is being carried out tracing and testing because the person concerned has escaped quarantine. This is a concern for all of us," said Sigit.

In addition, the acceleration of vaccination is also a form of readiness and anticipation to welcome the New Year 2022. It is predicted that this will lead to increased mobility and crowds of people.

"Currently we are approaching the end of the year. There will be potential for community mobility and the potential for crowds at the end of the year which is usually done. On this occasion it is best to avoid it and carry out what is stipulated in the Circular of the Minister of Home Affairs. So follow it. Avoid crowds because we don't want this to happen. In addition to vaccination, Sigit also asked his staff and related agencies that have access to state entrances, such as airports, ports and cross-border posts (PLBN) to strictly enforce enforcement. health protocols (prokes), especially for International Travelers (PPI). In addition, strict supervision must be carried out according to the rules.

"On this occasion I order, to areas that have entrances, International Airports, PLBN, then Port areas, which are the entrances for our citizens who come from abroad, please carry out inspections related to health protocols to be maximized. Quarantine provisions 10- 14 days must really be carried out. Don't let anyone pass, don't let anyone leave three days later," said Sigit.