COVID-19 Variant Omicron Increases, Jokowi: Those Who Can Work From Home, Do Work From Home

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked the public to reduce their activities in crowds. This request was made following the trend of increasing COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant.

"If you, ladies and gentlemen, don't have an urgent need, you should reduce activities in the center of the crowd," said Jokowi in a video caption that was shown on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube, Tuesday, January 18.

Meanwhile, for employees, Jokowi asked them to work from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"For those who can work from home, work from home, do work from home," said the former governor of DKI Jakarta.

In addition, Jokowi also reminded all parties without exception not to travel abroad if there is no urgent interest.

"I also ask not to travel abroad if there are no important and urgent matters," he said.

Jokowi reminded all parties to be disciplined in implementing health protocols such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands.

He also emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated immediately to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"Those who have not received the vaccine will be vaccinated immediately, those who have received the first vaccine will immediately receive the second vaccine. Those who have received the vaccine twice must immediately seek a third vaccine, a booster vaccine," said Jokowi.

"Everything (vaccine, ed) is free because vaccination is important for the safety of all of us," he said.