Residents Say, Participate In Vaccinations To Get Access To Public Places

COVID-19 Vaccine/Antara

JAKARTA – The requirement to have a vaccine certification to carry out activities in public places has received a response from various circles. One of them is Andri, a 28-year-old resident of Balaraja Tangerang who lives in Pamulang, South Tangerang. Andri said he had to be vaccinated to be able to carry out activities in public places.

“Yes, bro, I participated in the vaccine because many public places such as malls, and processing documents, had to show a vaccine certificate. Yes, like it or not, I have to get vaccinated, otherwise, I'll be in trouble," Andri said while participating in the vaccination program at the Community Center, Pamulang, Sunday, August 8.

In line with Andri, Wito also said that to apply for an ID card in Pamulang, a vaccine certificate was needed.

"Yes, I was asked by the officer when I was taking care of the documents in the village, whether or not the vaccine had been vaccinated and asked to show proof of the vaccine. Luckily I had the first vaccine and now I'm here to join the second vaccine," explained Wito, a 40-year-old male resident of West Pamulang to VOI.

Vaccination certificates are a requirement for carrying out various activities in public places. It has become a rule. Jumping to the DKI Jakarta area, for example, Governor Anies Baswedan issued the latest regulation regarding PPKM Level 4 in the capital city. The rules are contained in the Governor's Decree (Kepgub) No. 966 of 2021 which was signed on August 3, 2021.

"Everyone who carries out activities in each sector/place must have been vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least the first dose of vaccination) except for residents who are still within a 3 month grace period after being confirmed by COVID-19 with evidence of laboratory results," the governor wrote.

This is different from residents who cannot get vaccinated, such as residents who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons (must show a doctor's certificate). Then children aged less than 12 years and people who have recently recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, as evidenced by showing a letter.

Here's a list of ten public places that are eligible for vaccination. According to various sources, here are the locations:

1. Supermarkets, traditional markets, grocery stores, supermarkets. Visitor capacity 50 percent Open until 20.00 western Indonesia time, traditional markets and non-daily necessities market open until 15.00 western Indonesia time

2. Pharmacies and drug stores open 24 hours

3. Street vendors, voucher agents/outlets, barbershops/salons, laundry, hawkers, small workshops, vehicle washes, and the like. Open until 20.00 western Indonesia time

4. Food stalls/warteg, hawker stalls and the like Open until 20.00 with a maximum visitor limit of 3 people and a maximum meal time of 20 minutes5. Restaurants and cafes Restaurants inside buildings or malls are still prohibited from eating on the premises. Only accept delivery/take away

6. Malls/shopping centers Only for employees of shops serving online sales and employees of essential sectors such as supermarkets and restaurants Supermarkets and shops serving online sales within malls are still allowed to open. The condition is that all visitors and workers are also required to be vaccinated. Also read: 5 Public Activities in Jakarta that Must Show Vaccine Cards.

7. Worship activities In the latest regulation, DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan requires officers and congregants who come to places of worship to be vaccinated. However, congregational worship activities in temporary houses of worship are still prohibited.

8. Construction site for public infrastructure 100% operational

9. Health care facilities are 100 percent operational

10. Mode of transportation Public transportation can only contain a maximum of 50 percent of passengers from capacity. This rule is excluded for online motorcycle taxis that can carry 100 percent of passengers. Passengers and workers must be vaccinated and adhere to strict health protocols.

Furthermore, if anyone violates the management of the premises, they will be given strict sanctions according to the regional regulations, ranging from warnings to temporary suspensions, administrative fines, temporary suspension of permits, and revocation of business permits.