For The COVID-19 Vaccine Injection Ceremony, Three Groups Chosen By The DKI Provincial Government

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Capture DKI Jakarta Provincial Government YouTube screen)

JAKARTA - Today, DKI Jakarta Province is holding a ceremony for injecting the COVID-19 vaccine to 21 figures. However, there is no name of DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan on the list of figures. The name of Deputy Governor of DKI, Ahmad Riza Patria, was also not included. They were not vaccinated because they had COVID-19.

Anies who attended the event said, there are three groups that are believed to get vaccines today, namely doctors and health experts, public officials and community leaders. The selection of these three groups is based on a survey conducted by the DKI provincial government which was asked 'who do you trust the most regarding information about COVID-19.

"That's why today, the three elements that are most trusted by the community are the representation of these 3 elements," said Anies at City Hall, monitored from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government's YouTube account, Friday, January 15.

Anies said, for doctors, they are expected to be a health reference, for public officials and community leaders, they are expected to send a message that this vaccination is an attempt to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19.

Furthermore, Anies emphasized, even though there is a vaccine, health protocols need to be strictly implemented so that there is no transmission of COVID-19. Because, many studies say, even though there are no symptoms, they can still transmit the virus.

"That's why, let us be personally responsible," he said.

"So, enjoy the vaccination process, God willing, everything will run smoothly and we would like to convey our appreciation to all the officers who work," added Anies.