Reviewing Vaccination In Banten, National Police Chief Sigit: Still Low Percentage Even Though It Is Contributing To State Foreign Exchange

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo (Photo: DOK VOI)

JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo said that it is very important to accelerate vaccination in agglomeration areas. The goal is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and boost the economy which had slumped during the pandemic.

This statement was made by Sigit when reviewing mass vaccination activities targeting workers who are members of the All-Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSBSI) in Banten, on Thursday, August 19.

"So that public health will get better, the rate of COID-19 growth can be controlled, and while we can encourage the economy to grow better", said Sigit.

In addition, Sigit also said the percentage of vaccinations in the Banten area was still relatively low. In fact, the Banten area has been used as a factory location. Where it becomes one of the factors contributing to the country's foreign exchange.

"Because I see that the Banten area is still at 28 percent of the first dose of vaccine and around 13 percent of the second dose of vaccine. This will continue to be driven so that in the near future we hope to get the first and then the second vaccine", said Sigit.

However, in vaccination activities, of course, you can't just rely on one party. Therefore, Sigit asked all parties to work hand in hand so that the government's target regarding vaccination is achieved.

The results of the collaboration have also been seen in the success of DKI Jakarta, where the percentage of the first vaccination reached 100 percent.

"Alhamdulillah yesterday in the DKI area, it has reached 100 percent. I ask all ranks to improve in the agglomeration area. Banten is an agglomeration area that we really have to work on", said Sigit.

On the other hand, Sigit also appealed to workers to continue to apply health protocols. However, they have been vaccinated.

"After being vaccinated, of course, you will still have to wear a mask and in the future, there will be regulations that begin to adjust the easing for the industry to continue to run", said General Sigit.