Anies Called Jokowi To Extend PPKM Again

Anies Baswedan walking in the Senen area, Central Jakarta (Photo: Instagram @Aniesbaswedan)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan said President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) had instructed that the implementation of restrictions on community activities (PPKM) be extended again.

The PPKM in Java and Bali Provinces was first implemented for two weeks from 11 to 25 January. Then, it will be extended from January 26 to February 8.

If it is extended again for two weeks, it means that the PPKM will be in effect until 23 February.

"Currently, we are still implementing the PSBB policy, such as the PPKM directive from the central government which will be extended again", Anies said in the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Youtube broadcast, Friday, February 5.

Anies admitted that he would ensure that the implementation of the Jakarta PPKM in the field went well and orderly.

Therefore, Anies again reminded the public to continue to comply with 3M's health protocols, namely wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands. Also, you don't have to leave the house if not an urgent need.

"On the other hand, the government will continue to work hard to improve 3T, testing capacity and testing activities, tracing capacity and tracing activities, then the capacity of health facilities, treatment, and isolation to ensure that anyone who is exposed can quickly return to health," he explained.

Previously, Jokowi summoned five regional heads to discuss PPKM. The five governors in question are DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, Bali Governor I Wayan Koster, and Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.

This was done because even though the PPKM was implemented, the number of positive cases of COVID-19 was still high. In this discussion, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said Jokowi emphasized regional heads to emulate the handling of COVID-19 in China and India.

"China can cope with this pandemic, India can cope with the pandemic and several cities in the 5 governors can also in fact overcome this pandemic. We conclude that the way to overcome this pandemic is to reduce the rate of transmission," said Budi.