Omicron Cases In The Republic of Indonesia Rise, The KPAI Asks Government To Reconsider Regarding The Matter of 100 Percent Face-to-Face Learning

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JAKARTA - The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) asked the government to consider the implementation of face-to-face learning (PTM) 100 percent for school students. Bearing in mind, the development of cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the country is increasing.

"KPAI encourages the Ministry of Education and Culture, Research and Technology, the Ministry of Religion, and education agencies throughout Indonesia to reconsider holding 100 percent PTM, with 100 percent student capacity in class, and 100 percent school attendance, or 5 school days with 6 hours of lessons per day," said KPAI Commissioner, Retno Listyarti, to reporters, Wednesday, January 5.

At the very least, continued Retno, it will be postponed until two weeks after the New Year holiday if you can't wait for students to get a complete vaccination.

"At least wait for at least 14 days after the year-end holidays," she continued.

According to Retno, the central government and local governments need to accelerate and distribute vaccinations for children aged 6 -11 years throughout Indonesia, reaching a minimum of 70 percent. Considering that vaccination for children aged 12-17 years, which has started since July 2021, has not yet reached 70 percent.

"The government needs to work hard to accelerate and distribute vaccinations evenly," explained Retno.

Then, she added, for schools where crowds often accumulate when students return home, an SOP evaluation will immediately be carried out.

"It is recommended that the school hold talks with the parents of students so that there is no buildup that can trigger the spread of the virus," she said.

Previously, Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria again announced new findings of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 case in front of the media crew.

When it was said that the number 252 Omicron cases were found in Jakarta, the media crew rumbled, shocked and worried about the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jakarta.

"Omicron in Jakarta has reached 252," said Riza, Tuesday, January 4. Meanwhile, in the United States, cases of COVID-19 due to Omicron increased by 64 percent.