Government Suggested Re-implementing Distance Learning

TANGERANG - The Association of Indonesian Public Health Experts (IAKMI) of South Tangerang City supports the local government's steps to implement Distance Learning (PJJ) as a step to anticipate the outbreak of COVID-19 cases and protect students from transmission. the result of current conditions. PJJ is an effort to prevent the occurrence of new clusters," Head of IAKMI South Tangerang City Mustakim quoted by Antara, Monday, January 31. He said the emergence of clusters in schools needs to be anticipated by the local government as early as possible. This step can also be taken by the regional government in Tangerang Raya when the results of active surveillance carried out find clusters. Moreover, the temporary cessation of Face-to-face Learning (PTM) by the regional government is allowed by the Ministry of Education and Culture in accordance with existing rules in protecting residents from transmission. the temporary suspension of PTM must also be balanced with information on the re-implementation of PTM to provide certainty to the guardians of students. This is because PTM is an optimal learning concept and many parents expect. "There is a regulation for closing PTM according to the direction of the Ministry of Education and Culture. This can also be done so that parents have information on how long PTM will stop," he said.

For regions that are still implementing PTM, his party hopes that field supervision will be further improved. The Education Office is required to actively monitor and test all school members without exception. In fact, if a case is found, the local government must immediately stop PTM and implement PJJ. Further testing is carried out thoroughly so that transmission can be prevented. "This school cluster case has occurred in all regions and there are regions that have implemented PJJ. The regional government should not hesitate to make PJJ decisions if it is necessary," he concluded.