No Longer Push-ups Or Singing, Prokes Violators In East Kotawaringin Can Be Locked Up For 3 Days

DOK ANTARA

SAMPIT - The Kotawaringin Timur Regency Government, Central Kalimantan, supports the application of imprisonment sanctions for violators of the health protocol. The goal is to provide a deterrent effect so that everyone is aware of supporting efforts to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

"So far, those who do not adhere to health protocols are only told to do push ups or sing. Later they will be fined according to the governor's regulation. If you do not want to pay the fine, you will be locked up for three days," said Regent of Kotawaringin Timur Halikinnor in Sampit, quoted by Antara, Wednesday. , 19 May.

Halikinnor made this statement after attending a virtual meeting with Governor Sugianto Sabran and the Central Kalimantan Regional Leadership Coordination Forum.

Governor Sugianto Sabran revealed the enforcement of sanctions in the form of imprisonment during the meeting. He assessed that the heavy sanctions are expected to be able to discipline the public, especially for people who ignore health protocols.

In response to that, Halikinnor stated that the Kotawaringin Timur Regency Government is ready to carry out all the directions conveyed by the governor and Forkopimda Central Kalimantan.

Regarding the governor's order that all entertainment and business venues must be closed at a maximum of 21.00 WIB, Halikinnor stated that he was ready to implement it. However, he stated that he would conduct outreach for three days so that business actors and the public were aware of the policy.

He will also write letters to all sub-district heads, village heads and village heads to oversee the policy. Halikinnor assured that his party will carry out the policies made by the central and provincial governments with the aim of the benefit of the community.

The public is urged to increase awareness by implementing health protocols because the potential for transmission of COVID-19 is still high, especially with the discovery of a new mutated Corona virus variant from India, namely B.1.617.

"Do not let people go to jail for not wearing masks. In the near future we will discuss enforcement of the sanctions," said Halikinnor, accompanied by Police Chief AKBP Abdoel Harris Jakin and Chairman of the Kotim DPRD, Rinie.

Halikinnor emphasized that Kotawaringin Timur prepared a budget of around Rp. 98 billion for handling COVID-19, consisting of Rp. 77 billion from the APBD and Rp. 21 billion from village funds.

Of this, including Rp. 62 billion was the result of 'refocusing' the budget and Rp. 18 billion has been used for various activities to handle COVID-19.

Currently there are 188 COVID-19 sufferers who are still being treated in East Kotawaringin, most of whom are without symptoms, so they are allowed to undergo independent isolation.

The Kotawaringin Timur Regency Government has prepared 78 treatment beds in the COVID-19 isolation room at the Dr. Murjani Sampit Hospital and 78 treatment beds at the Islamic Center Clinic.

Currently there are 33 COVID-19 patients being treated in the isolation room of the Dr. Murjani Regional Hospital, consisting of 25 residents of East Kotawaringin and eight residents of Seruyan Regency who are referred to the hospital. Meanwhile, the isolation room of the Islamic Center Clinic has not been used.

Asked about the COVID-19 vaccination program, Halikinnor said, of the approximately 30,000 vaccination targets, currently around 20,000 have been vaccinated. Furthermore, vaccination will target the elderly and the general public.

"Actually, we still have 8,000 vaccines in stock. Yesterday the Health Service did not spend it because it anticipated those who had to get the second injection. If the additional vaccine arrives late, the vaccines for those who have the second injection will fail if the vaccine runs out," said Halikinnor.