Today The City Of Jambi Has Just Implemented PPKM Level 4

Jambi City COVID-19 Task Force. Photo: Antara

JAMBI - Jambi City has just implemented the Enforcement of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) level 4 by blocking the entrances to the area. The Jambi City COVID-19 Task Force (Satgas) will enforce the rules starting Sunday (22/8), at 00.00 western Indonesia time.

"There are 400 troops who will oversee the implementation of PPKM level 4 in Jambi City from August 23-29 2021, consisting of isolation troops, patrol troops, and other organic troops," said Jambi Mayor Syarif Fasha quoting Antara, Sunday 22 August.

The implementation of PPKM level 4 in Jambi City is to reduce the rate of transmission of active cases and the COVID-19 confirmation rate in the area, by limiting the mobility of residents, mobility in and out of Jambi City, and socio-economic activities of the local community.

During the implementation of PPKM level 4 in Jambi City, a number of community social activities were temporarily closed, including teaching and learning activities, night entertainment, non-essential businesses including clothing stores to motorized vehicle "showrooms".

In addition, internet cafes, independent indoor sports activities, public areas, cultural arts activities, social activities, wedding receptions and marriage ceremonies, community celebrations, meetings, seminars, graduations, and large-scale gatherings.

"The government from the village, sub-district, bhabinkamtibmas, police, and Koramil levels have started distributing 30,000 food packages to people affected by the implementation of PPKM level 4, the Jambi City Social Service has also prepared a reserve of 1,100 basic food packages for people who are not recorded," said Syarif Fasha.

During the implementation of PPKM level 4, domestic travelers are required to show a vaccination card for at least the first dose, while airplane passengers are required to show H-2 PCR results with negative results, and motorized vehicle drivers are required to show H-1 antigen rapid test results with non-reactive results.