Mataram Welcomes President Jokowi's Policy On Easing The Rules For The Use Of Masks

MATARAM - The Mataram City Government in West Nusa Tenggara Province welcomes the central government's policy of relaxing the rules for using masks in the open.

"What is the government's decision is always in line with the policy of the Mataram City Government, and we welcome the loosening of the use of masks", said Head of the Mataram City Communications and Information Office, I Nyoman Swandiasa in Mataram, Wednesday 18 May.

Moreover, he continued, based on the evaluation the number of COVID-19 cases in Mataram City is currently zero and Mataram City has entered the area of ​​Level 1 community activity restrictions (PPKM).

"Of the 10 regencies/cities in NTB, Mataram City is the only one capable of having PPKM Level 1 status, even up to four times according to the evaluation of the national task force", he said, quoted by Antara.

"Hopefully soon we can reach the endemic phase, so let's prepare ourselves", he said.

The central government allowed the easing of the rules for the use of masks in the open because it assessed that the transmission of COVID-19 was under control.

The easing of the rules for the use of masks only applies to outdoor activities and does not apply to activities in closed rooms and means of transportation.

In addition, residents in vulnerable groups such as the elderly and residents with comorbidities are advised to continue to wear masks when doing activities in the open.