Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo Issued A Circular Letter Of Delaying Face-to-Face Learning

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (ANTARA)

SEMARANG - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo issued a circular regarding the handling of COVID-19, one of the points of which is the delay in face-to-face learning in PAUD education units to community education.

"This circular number 445/0017480 is a follow-up to the direction of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and investment in an evaluation meeting some time ago. In addition, due to the uncertain conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will postpone it first because everything is uncertain," Ganjar said in Semarang as quoted Between, Thursday, December 17th.

In the circular, Ganjar specifically asked educational units ranging from PAUD, SD, SMP to Dikmas to postpone face-to-face learning.

Ganjar emphasized that infrastructure and standard operating procedures must be prepared optimally to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"Now we have it, then the teachers, students, guardians or parents we all prepare," he said.

Ganjar said the delay in face-to-face learning applies to all areas in Central Java, especially areas with a high increase in COVID-19 cases.

"If then the condition in that area turns out to be a high increase in COVID-19, not first, no, delay everything, 'it's okay to hurry, (there's no need to rush)," he said.

Ganjar said that his party did not rule out the possibility to carry out face-to-face learning provided that the community had started to implement health protocol discipline and the Vaccination Program.