Remind Citizens To Immediately Inject COVID-19 Vaccine, Jokowi: Everything Is Free For Our Safety!

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Photo: Setkab)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) asked residents to immediately carry out vaccines and booster vaccines for COVID-19. This vaccination is important to prevent the spread of the virus amid the increasing trend of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant.

"Another important thing during the pandemic is vaccination. Those who haven't received the vaccine will be vaccinated immediately," Jokowi said in a video caption that was shown on the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube, Tuesday, January 18.

Meanwhile, for those who have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Jokowi continued, it is hoped that they will receive the second injection soon. Meanwhile, those who have received two doses of the vaccine are expected to immediately seek a third dose or booster vaccine.

"Those who have received the first vaccine will immediately get the second vaccine. Those who have received the vaccine twice immediately seek a third vaccine, a booster vaccine," he said.

He ensured that the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the public would not be charged or free. So, anyone without exception can get a vaccine for the safety of all parties.

"Everything is free because vaccination is important for the safety of all of us," said Jokowi. Not only that, Jokowi reminded the public to obey health protocols such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands in a disciplined manner. Not only that, he reminded the public to reduce activities in crowded centers if they don't have an urgent need.

Then, Jokowi also asked all parties not to travel abroad amidst the ongoing transmission of the Omicron variant. "If you don't have an urgent need, you should reduce activities in the center of the crowd," he said.

"For those who can work from home, work from home, do work from home. And I also ask not to travel abroad if there are no important and urgent matters," said Jokowi.