Depok Trials Fines Of IDR 50,000 For People Not Wearing Masks

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DEPOK - An important announcement for Depok residents. Starting Monday, July 20, there will be a socialization of mandatory wearing masks. The socialization will end Wednesday, July 22nd.

The Task Force for the Acceleration of Handling COVID-19 for the City of Depok, West Java, gave three days for the socialization of the masked campaign movement to prevent the spread of COVID-19. After the socialization period has passed, residents who are caught not wearing masks will be subject to a fine of IDR 50,000.

"From Monday (20/07) to Wednesday (22/7) we will socialize the masked movement. This sympathetic action aims to educate the public about the importance of using masks to prevent transmission of the Corona virus or COVID-19," said the spokesman for the Task Force for the Acceleration of Handling COVID-19. 19 Depok City, Dadang Wihana, quoted from Antara.

Starting Thursday, July 23, there will be a sanction of IDR 50,000 or subject to social sanctions. Everything has been regulated by Perwa Number 45 of 2020.

Actually, this masked movement is not a new activity, but continues the socialization activities that have been carried out so far. The goal is to remind residents of the importance of wearing masks.

"Make masks a part of the needs of each individual, so as to avoid transmission of COVID-19," he said.

The socialization will be carried out at five points; Siliwangi Clock Monument, Ramanda, Juanda Street, KSU Intersection, and Musi Market Intersection. As an initial movement, it was carried out in three districts first, namely Sukmajaya, Beji, and Pancoran Mas. "We are also working with related agencies, such as the Transportation Agency, the Fire and Rescue Service, PMI, Satpol PP, BKD, Health Service, sub-districts and villages," he said.