DPR Appreciates Police Performance In Anticipating COVID-19 Spike

Andi Rio Idris Padjalangi/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Commission III member Andi Rio Idris Padjalangi appreciates the instructions and directions of the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to his staff in anticipating the increasing number of COVID-19 variants, namely Omicron, which is increasingly concerning. in the community, especially in the new variant, namely Omicron, which is increasingly spreading," Andi Rio said in his statement in Jakarta, Wednesday, February 16. carried out in the community. According to him, police officers must continue to build synergy with the COVID-19 Task Force that has been established by the government and relevant stakeholders. accepted," he said.

Andi Rio also asked the National Police to continue to assist the central government in accelerating vaccinations for the entire community, such as booster vaccines and the application of disciplined health protocols. Previously, the National Police Chief General Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo asked his staff to map and evaluate the causes of the increase in the daily number of COVID-19 in the region, in order to determine steps or strategies in handling and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. "This is a concern for all, although on the one hand what makes the difference is the occupancy of beds in hospitals, the death rate, which when compared to the Delta variant, the figure is still far away," said Sigit, giving directions when chairing a video meeting. conference (Vicon) to all j teachings at the National Police Headquarters, Jakarta, Tuesday (15/2). According to him, the current difference in hospital BOR rates and death rates has not put Indonesia in a safe condition from the threat of the spread of COVID-19. Because based on facts on the ground, there is still an increase in the death rate, although the increase is not like the Delta variant that occurred in July 2021. The four-star general said evaluation and mapping is needed to find out the cause of the spike in positive cases of COVID-19 in the country. Is it because people's discipline in implementing health protocols has decreased, or is the high social interaction of the community causing crowds.