COVID-19 Task Force: Transitional PSBB, Communities Still Have To Implement 3M

Spokesperson for the Task Force (Task Force) Handling COVID-19 Wiku Adisasmito (Photo: Public Relations of BNPB)

JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the Task Force (Task Force) Handling COVID-19 Wiku Adisasmito asked the community to continue implementing 3M or wearing masks, keep their distance, and wash their hands even though the local government has implemented transitional large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). Because, the implementation of this transitional PSBB does not mean that one area is free from the danger of the spread of COVID-19.

"The PSBB stage of community transition must still be guided by 3M and other provisions aimed at breaking the chain of transmission," Wiku said as quoted from a press release uploaded on the covid19.go.id site, Saturday, November 14.

He explained that the transitional PSBB was implemented because of the development of better handling in a region.

"The transitional PSBB is based on the development of better management. This is reflected in the decrease in positive cases, the increase in the cure rate and the reduced mortality rate," he said.

He asked the COVID-19 Task Force in the regions to consider opening up its main sectors, especially those that are considered to create crowds. After the opening was carried out, Wiku also asked the regional task forces to evaluate the situation in the field.

Furthermore, Wiku also reminded people not to be selfish by creating crowds. Because, crowding can have an impact and havoc in the current COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, people must avoid crowds because it makes it difficult to keep their distance, let alone not wearing masks, as this can create a potential for transmission of the virus.

The high transmission of COVID-19 cases in an area, he continued, also reflects people who are still careless and do not implement strict health protocols. So Wiku advised the public not to forget to apply 3M in their daily lives to prevent contracting or transmitting COVID-19.

"People must avoid crowds because it makes it difficult to keep their distance, let alone not wearing masks. So the risk of transmission is very large," he concluded.