PPKM Continues To Apply, Government Anticipates Spike In COVID-19 Omicron Variant

Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G plate/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - The government consistently evaluates the implementation of the Implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) throughout Indonesia in order to maintain vigilance and anticipation of the increasing peak of COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron mutation variant. transmission control measures, such as health protocols and vaccinations. "The government continues to evaluate the implementation of PPKM throughout Indonesia in order to increase public and local government awareness of the transmission of the Omicron variant, which is predicted to peak in February to March 2022," said Minister of Communications and Information Johnny G. Plate in his press statement, Wednesday, January 19.

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The decision to implement PPKM is contained in two Inmendagri extensions of PPKM, namely Inmendagri No. 3/2022, for the regulation of PPKM Level 3, 2, 1 in Java Bali and the Ministry of Home Affairs No. 4/2022, for the regulation of PPKM Level 3, 2, 1 outside Java-Bali. The two Inmendagri were issued on Tuesday (18/1) with the provisions of the Java-Bali Ministry of Home Affairs taking effect in the next 1 week (18-24 January 2022), while the Ministry of Home Affairs outside Java-Bali is valid for 2 weeks (18-31 January 2022). Johnny explained in general, the Inmendagri stated that the government still maintains the PPKM method at Christmas and New Year, where people's mobility control can be carried out properly, accompanied by increased vaccinations and 3T "However, there are still slight adjustments in the new rules, to anticipate the spike in COVID-19," he said. For example, as in Inmendagri number 3, only people with green status in the PeduliLindung application are allowed to enter hotels, supermarkets, cinemas, facilities sports and fitness at all PPKM regional levels. However, exceptions are given to people who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons. Apart from that, activities in the public places mentioned above are no longer allowed. Meanwhile, in Inmendagri number 4, there are no changes to the substance of the regulation except for changes that occur at the regional assessment level and the period of its implementation. “The President also reminded all parties to continue following health protocols with discipline, starting from wearing masks, maintaining distance, to washing hands. This must continue to be maintained, "explained Johnny. The NasDem Party cadre also conveyed that people who had not been vaccinated could immediately receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, for those who have not fulfilled the complete dose, it is hoped that they will be able to fulfill the complete dose. Then those who already have the opportunity to get a vaccine booster can immediately take their rights to the nearest health facility. Based on the WHO report, a new mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 variant of the Omicron virus is more easily transmitted, but the symptoms are milder. Therefore, people infected with this variant can generally recover without having to be hospitalized. need to panic. However, we must remain vigilant and promote efforts to control transmission. Don't be careless, continue to enforce health protocols and carry out vaccinations. Also, let's obey the PPKM rules that apply in our respective regions," concluded Johnny.