Central Java Governor Sets 23 Regencies / Cities To Implement PPKM

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (ANTARA)

SEMARANG - Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo appointed 23 districts / cities to implement the Implementation of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) on January 11-25. The goal is to anticipate an increase in COVID-19 cases.

"This is to follow up on the central government's decision regarding PPKM," he said in Semarang, quoted from Antara, Monday, January 11.

In the Decree of the Governor of Central Java number 443.5 / 0000429 and dated January 8, 2021, it is written that 23 regencies / cities must implement PPKM during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 23 regencies / cities are Semarang Raya, covering Semarang City, Salatiga City, Semarang Regency, Kendal, Demak and Grobogan, and Banyumas Raya covering Banyumas, Purbalingga, Cilacap, Banjarnegara, and Kebumen.

Then, Solo Raya includes the cities of Surakarta, Sukoharjo, Boyolali, Karanganyar, Sragen, Klaten, and Wonogiri.

In addition, there are several areas that are not included in the scope of the three, namely Magelang City, Kudus Regency, Pati, Rembang, and Brebes.

"All these regions are obliged to enforce PPKM from January 11 to January 25, 2021 based on the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs Number 1 of 2021," he said.

In the letter which was also sent to the ranks of the Central Java Regional Police and the Regional Military Command IV / Diponegoro, Ganjar emphasized strengthening health protocols, namely wearing masks, maintaining distance and washing hands (3M), as well as tracing, testing, treatment (3T).

Regions are also asked to increase justisi operations involving Satpol PP, TNI, Polri, and other related agencies, including enforcing health protocols at the household level by involving village or sub-district officials and volunteers for the "Jogo Tonggo" Task Force.

In areas requiring additional health personnel, the Governor of Central Java allowed the addition of his own through cooperation with professional organizations, such as IDI, PPNI, PATELKI, and others.

Recruitment is carried out based on applicable regulations with existing budget sources, such as APBD, BLUD, and self-financing.

In addition, each region is also asked to increase the availability of ICU beds and isolation places in both government and private hospitals at least 30 percent of current availability.