Jokowi Reminds Booster Recipients Must Have Vaccinated The Second Dose 6 Months Before

President Joko Widodo (Photo: Screenshot)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo reminded the public to pay attention to the requirements to be able to receive the third or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccination, which must have been vaccinated with the second dose 6 months earlier.

"The terms and conditions needed to receive this third vaccination are that the prospective recipient has received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine more than 6 months earlier," Jokowi said in his statement at the Merdeka Palace, Tuesday, January 11.

Jokowi admitted that he decided to free the cost of the third or booster dose of COVID-19 vaccination to all Indonesians.

The former governor of DKI Jakarta emphasized that the free booster vaccination was carried out considering that the safety of the people was the main thing in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I have decided that the publication of this third vaccine is free for all Indonesians. Because, once again I emphasize that the safety of the people is the main priority," he said.

The booster vaccination will start on Wednesday, January 12 tomorrow. The priority targets for vaccination are the elderly and vulnerable groups. This is because this group needs more protection from other age groups.

On that occasion, Jokowi reminded people who will have been vaccinated with the booster to continue to apply the health protocols.

"Even though they have been vaccinated, I remind the public to remain disciplined in carrying out health protocols, wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands because vaccination and discipline in health protocols are the key in overcoming COVID-19," he added.