DKI Provincial Government Opens Malls To Sports Places, Anies: As Long As It's Vaccines

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan with Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria (Photo: Diah Ayu Wardani/VOI)

JAKARTA - DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan signed the Governor's Decree (Kepgub) Number 974 of 2021, regarding the Implementation of Level 4 Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) which provides leniency, one of which is by allowing sports facilities in open spaces to operate but with some restrictions.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) has issued Governor's Decree (Kepgub) number 974 of 2021 regarding the opening of several public facilities. This policy applies during the extension of the PPKM from 10 to 16 August.

"In the extension of PPKM Level 4 this time, a number of sectors have been reopened. Among them, shopping centers/malls, open sports facilities, and religious activities with applicable regulations," said DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan in a statement, Wednesday, August 11.

Although it was reopened, Anies emphasized that only those who were vaccinated were allowed to operate in public facilities. The goal, of course, is to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"People who will carry out activities in every place or sector that have been determined, must have been vaccinated against COVID-19 at least the first dose," said Anies.

In addition, there are also several classifications of people who are not allowed to do activities in these public facilities. For example, residents who are still within a three-month grace period after being confirmed for COVID-19 can show evidence of laboratory results.

Then, residents who are contraindicated for COVID-19 vaccination based on the results of a medical examination can show evidence of a doctor's certificate, and children aged less than 12 years.

"For people who have not been vaccinated, let's get vaccinated immediately. So that later when all sectors are slowly opened, we don't have to worry anymore because we have protected ourselves with vaccines. Those who have been vaccinated and want to carry out activities, prepare proof of the vaccine, can attach a vaccine certificate and remain disciplined in maintaining health protocols, and don't slack off," said Anies.