Don't Let The Car Free Day Event Become A New Cluster For The Spread Of COVID-19

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JAKARTA - Government spokesman for the handling of COVID-19, Achmad Yurianto regretted that there were still many people who did not apply health protocols properly. In fact, the pre-pandemic period of COVID-19 has not yet been completed and transmission continues.

The proof is, on motorized vehicle-free day or better known as Car Free Day (CFD), Sunday, June 21, people do not exercise physical distancing and only wear masks.

"Although we have mostly seen wearing masks, physical distancing is a necessary thing once again," said Yuri at Graha BNPB, Jakarta, Sunday, June 21.

In preventing the transmission of COVID-19, the application of health protocols must be fully implemented. Washing hands with methamphetamine, wearing plugs and keeping a distance, must be done thoroughly and consistently.

Moreover, with the new transitional or normal PSBB policy, this is increasingly important for the community to do. That way, people can adapt well and be more productive.

"Physical distancing, keeping a distance, using masks, is something that must be carried out with discipline once again. This is an absolute prerequisite if we are to adapt new habits to return to our level of productivity," said Yuri.

On a different occasion, Yuri said, the re-organizing of Car Free Day activities did not mean that people had to exercise in these activities. Because, there are still many places that can be used as sports locations.

"Can sports only be carried out in that place? Anywhere that is important obey health protocols," said Yuri.

Car Free Day Slaves

Motorized vehicle-free day or better known as Car Free Day (CFD) was held again after being stopped during the COVID-19 period due to the potential for transmission or spread of the virus.

With the re-opening of the CFD activity, on Sunday, June 21, the public seemed not to want to be left behind to participate. Along the Jalan Jenderal Sudirman and Jalan MH Thamrin, which were usually quiet at the beginning of the spread of COVID-19, they have now turned completely crowded.

The most visible cyclists in this activity. However, that does not mean that there are only a few people who run or walk casually. Thus, officials from the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government are also working to appeal for the implementation of health protocols.

Head of the DKI Jakarta Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) Arifin said that his party would take action against anyone who did not apply the health protocol. In fact, those who do not use personal protective equipment, such as masks, are not allowed to enter the CFD area.

Then, even in that activity, people were still found bringing underage children. Thus, they are also not allowed to be in the CFD area. The same is done for the elderly or over the age of 60 years. The action is in accordance with the regulations of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government regarding the implementation of the transitional PSBB.

"Yes, those who didn't wear masks were not allowed to enter, we took them out of the CFD arena," said Arifin in Jakarta.

In implementing health protocols in CFD activities, Arifin admitted that he encountered several obstacles. One of them, some people did not obey the officers' appeal to use masks. They argued that using a mask when exercising would interfere with breathing.

"But there are runners who are asked to wear masks, they don't want to because they find it a bit difficult, because they run and keep moving," said Arifin.