Anies Baswedan Likens Vaccines Like Wearing Helmets When Riding A Motorcycle

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan (Photo: Screenshot)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan said the risk of fatality and the risk of developing severe symptoms were reduced when positive for COVID-19 when he was vaccinated.

The statement was made by Anies after attending the inauguration of the Merdeka Vaccine Program initiated by the Polda Metro Jaya at the PMJ Meeting Hall Building, Sunday, August 1.

"The data we have shows that the risk of fatality and the risk of severe symptoms become smaller when they are vaccinated," said Anies.

According to Anies, the vaccination program that is now being launched is a solution for the people in Jakarta, because they live in a nearby location that is easily accessible. Where more than 900 vaccine locations are available.

"I give an analogy whether vaccines will prevent transmission, no, but vaccines prevent severe symptoms when infected, vaccines help reduce the risk if they are exposed, just as we require two-wheeled vehicles to go to the road but wear a helmet, do helmets avoid accidents or not? Does a helmet make it safe for people to ride a motorbike or not," said Anies.

"Riding a motorbike, you still have to follow traffic signs, just like going, you have to follow health protocols, but if an accident occurs, the risk of serious head injury will be smaller because of using a helmet," he added.

Anies also stated that he would gradually open activities along with public activities after the entire community has received the vaccine, and of course, this is the main requirement if people want to do activities outside the home.

"So we will gradually open up activities and that requires vaccine requirements," Anies explained.

Finally, Anies appealed to the public and required them to use the vaccine so that if they were exposed to it, the risk would be lower.

"It's something like that, and this is an extraordinary collaboration, it can be an example that in this city there are many good people in this city, many people want to serve others, thank you to all who were involved, Mr. Kapolda, thank you and those who initiated and helped collaborate all components," concluded Anies.