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JAKARTA - Restrictions on mobility have been re-applied for large cities following the increase in cases of transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. PPKM of the four agglomeration areas rose to level 3 due to the spike in cases. In this regard, Member of Commission IX of the DPR RI from the PDIP faction, Rahmad Handoyo, considered the government's decision to raise PPKM to level 3 as the right policy. Because according to him, the condition of the spread of Omicron in the country shows a high spike, although it is not yet at its peak.

"Learning the case of various countries that this Omicron has a very high explosion in 30-70 days, then the process will decrease. Now, anticipate that February, March and even April may be the peak, after the new peak there is a process of decreasing cases," Rahmad told reporters. , Monday, February 7th.

Even though the government's steps are appropriate, continued Rahmad, the policy must still be dynamic. According to him, if it turns out that it is still unable to reduce the spike in cases, PPKM must return to level 4.

"In fact, it must be dynamic, if it turns out that in the future the process remains high, it is possible to raise the level to 4," he said.

The member of the health commission in the DPR considered that the policy of raising the PPKM level was also a step to curb the rate of additional COVID-19 cases. The reason, he said, if cases continued to rise, of course the hospitals (RS) would be burdened because of Corona patients.

"Therefore, the steps before going there, I think we have to anticipate with this level 3. Therefore, clearly and firmly what is allowed, what is tightened, what is prohibited at level 3 we must convey to the public. Don't let this become It is known that the Jabodetabek Community Activity Restriction (PPKM) has increased to level 3. The government has again asked the public not to panic, but to encourage the acceleration of vaccination, especially for the elderly.

"The current assessment level, we convey for the Jabodetabek agglomeration (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi), DI Yogyakarta, Bali, Greater Bandung will be level three," said Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan after attending a limited meeting discussing implementation of restrictions on community activities (PPKM), Monday, February 7th.

Luhut explained that the increase in the PPKM level in the agglomeration area was not due to the high daily addition of new cases in this region. However, due to the low number of close contacts of COVID-19 patients, activities are now restricted to those who have not been vaccinated and the elderly and people with comorbidities.

"Export-oriented and domestic industries can continue to operate 100 percent, with at least 75 percent of employees taking the second dose of vaccine and using PeduliLindung," Luhut explained. Furthermore, Klutch said, supermarkets can operate until 21.00 and a maximum capacity of 60 percent of visitors. Meanwhile, the market can operate until 20:00 with a maximum capacity of 60 percent of visitors.

"Malls are open until 21.00 with a maximum of 60 percent of visitors, for children less than 12 years old the minimum is the first dose of vaccine. Children's playgrounds and entertainment venues can be opened a maximum of 35 percent and proof of vaccination for children under 12 years old is mandatory," Luhut explained.

Tegal stalls (warteg) and other hawker stalls can operate until 21.00 with a capacity of 60 percent of visitors. Including restaurants and cafes.

"We are still open for cinemas with children under 12 years old being allowed to enter but they must have received the first dose," Luhut explained.

Furthermore, for places of worship, the maximum capacity is 50 percent and cultural arts activities are 25 percent. This rule will continue to be evaluated by the government.


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