JAKARTA - PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) provides free COVID-19 vaccination services at a number of stations for long-distance train customers starting July 3.
"The implementation of vaccination at this station is intended to help complete the requirements for prospective long-distance train customers during the emergency PPKM period. This innovation is also in order to support the government's program to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination program in Indonesia," said VP of Public Relations of KAI Joni Martinus in his statement. quoted by Antara, Saturday, July 3.
Joni said that in the early stages, the stations that had served vaccinations for long-distance train customers were Gambir, Pasar Senen, Cirebon, Semarang Tawang, Yogyakarta, Solo Balapan, and Jember.
"Gradually, KAI will increase the number of stations that serve the vaccination," he said.
The requirements to use this service are that you must be 18 years of age and over, show the ticket booking code that has been paid for or a valid long-distance train ticket, have an ID card, and arrive no later than H-1 before the train departure schedule.
Especially for pregnant women, they can get the vaccine at the station after receiving an explanation from the health officer and being willing to make their choice to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
"Plan well between the time of vaccination and your departure schedule, to avoid delays in getting on the train. The quota provided at each station is limited every day," said Joni.
Even though he has received the vaccine, Joni continues to remind all customers to continue to apply 3M's health protocols and discipline to wear masks, wash hands regularly, and maintain distance to maximize control from contracting the virus.
"Vaccination at this station is expected to help people who still have to travel during the emergency PPKM period according to the provisions set by the government," concluded Joni.
From 5 to 20 July 2021, long-distance train customers on the islands of Java and Sumatra are required to show a certificate of negative RT-PCR test results a maximum of 2x24 hours or an antigen test a maximum of 1x24 hours before departure.
Especially for long-distance train trips on the island of Java, customers are also required to show a vaccine card for at least the first dose.
For more information regarding the Free Vaccination service at the station and the terms of train travel during the Emergency PPKM period, the public can contact the Station Customer Service or KAI Contact Center by telephone at 021-121, WhatsApp KAI121 at 08111-2111-121, email [email protected] , and KAI121 social media.
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