COVID-19 Spreads Again, Mayor Gibran Affirms That Restrictions In Solo Are Not Necessary

Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka. (ANTARA)

SurakARTA - Solo Mayor (Walkot) Gibran Rakabuming Raka said there was no need for restrictions even though COVID-19 has spread again in recent times.

"So far, there is no need. Please carry out your activities normally," he said after attending the 75th State Defense Day Commemoration Ceremony Ceremony in Solo, Central Java, Tuesday, December 19.

However, he asked the public to remain vigilant about the transmission of COVID-19.

He hopes that if there are residents who feel unwell, they don't move outside the house first.

Asked about the handling for COVID-19 sufferers, he said, so far there has been no special treatment.

"Just be careful, the important thing is to be vigilant," he said.

Regarding the need or absence of quarantine for COVID-19 sufferers, according to him, it will be seen how severe the condition is in the community.

"So far, COVID-19 has not been as bad as last year. We'll see how severe it is. What is clear is that our vaccination rate is the highest," he said.

He hopes that with the high level of vaccination among the community, if at any time COVID-19 cases explode, it will not be as severe as in previous years.

Previously, Acting Head of the Surakarta City Health Office (DKK) Setyowati said officers immediately tracked the case after it was found that one resident had been confirmed to have COVID-19, some time ago.

In fact, he said, currently the tracking is still being carried out by health workers.

Asked about the COVID-19 variant that infected the residents of Solo, he could not confirm yet.

According to him, further examination is needed to find out what variants the patient is suffering from.

"We don't check if it's a new or old variant," he said.