Vaccination Rate Is Still Low, Ganjar Hasn't Made Vaccine Certificate A Travel Requirement

Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Central Java Provincial Government has not planned to make a COVID-19 vaccine certificate as one of the requirements for people to travel.

"No, we haven't gotten there yet. If everyone has to use the vaccine requirements, while vaccinations are not high, then I think it's unfair. Wong hasn't been vaccinated yet, only a few have been vaccinated", said Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo, after chairing a coordination meeting on handling Central Java COVID-19 in Semarang, reported by Antara, Monday, August 9.

According to Ganjar, it is not appropriate to allow people who have been vaccinated to travel because it injures a sense of justice in society.

"Then it's as if those who have been vaccinated get the first priority for traveling, it's not fair for other people", he said.

Ganjar said that in fact the vaccine requirements could be applied when the vaccination was already high.

"At this time, people want to visit malls or other public places, even if they have not been vaccinated, as long as they apply strict health protocols. If that can be done, the number is limited from the entrance, actually, it can be done, but later when it is allowed to open", he said.

The condition of Central Java, Ganjar continued, has improved because the leveling in a number of areas has dropped, although the opening of malls, tourist attractions, and other public places is still waiting for a decision from the central government.

"But of course we have to wait for the evaluation decision from the center so that it is uniform. We can't go on our own later. If there is a decision, then it can actually be done", he said.