Khofifah Extends Micro PPKM In East Java Until March 8

East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa (ANTARA)

SURABAYA - The implementation of the implementation of restrictions on micro-scale community activities (PPKM) in East Java will be extended from February 23, 2021 to March 8, 2021. The hope is that the second stage micro PPKM can reduce the spread of COVID-19 in its area.

"Yes, it is extended, to reduce the spread of COVID-19," said East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa, in Surabaya, Monday, February 22, 2021.

According to Khofifah, the first, second volume PPKM and micro PPKM have shown significant results in East Java. However, he felt that an extension was needed to make it more optimal.

"The results are very significant in reducing the number of COVID-19 patients, who must be treated in the Ordinary Isolation Room and the ICU," he said.

In fact, said Khofifah, the usual Bed Occupancy Rate (BOR) in East Java during PPKM has decreased from 79 percent to 46 percent. ICU BOR has also succeeded in decreasing from 72 percent to 57 percent.

"This means that the hospital filling in East Java is in accordance with the requirements of WHO, which is below 60 percent," he said.

Before PPKM Mikro was implemented, he said, there were 210 RT red zones or high risk of transmission in East Java. Then, RT in the red zone is RT with 10 residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last seven days. "Meanwhile, at the end of this Micro PPKM, the Red Zone RT was no longer there or nothing," he said.

The red zone in the local area has also experienced a significant decline. In early 2021 East Java still had eight regions, but this week only left one district, namely Jombang.

Khofifah appealed to all people in East Java to remain disciplined in implementing health protocols. Namely wearing masks, washing hands, maintaining distance, staying away from crowds and limiting mobilization and interaction.

"Don't let your guard down and continue to improve discipline in implementing health protocols," said Khofifah.