Mayor Of Tangerang Values Of Relaxing PCR And Antigen Tests Can Reduce Community Burden, Respond Wisely

TANGERANG - The Mayor of Tangerang, Arief R Wismansyah, admitted that he was not worried about easing the requirements for air and sea transportation. According to him, the central government's policy is based on the current COVID-19 condition.

"If there are no more antigens and PCR, we must respond wisely. Yes, maybe the government wants to reduce the burden on the community," said Arief when confirmed, Thursday, February 9.

If COVID-19 escalates again, he assesses that the Central Government may change the regulation again based on the situation that will occur later.

"So of course the Central Government, if the case rises again, the PCR and Antigen obligations can be applied again," said Arief.

However, Arief appealed to the public to continue to comply with the health protocols. So that there is no re-increase in COVID-19 cases.

"Don't let us be euphoric for the endemic, but later the cases will rise again," he said.