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President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reminding all people about the need to wear masks indoors and outdoors because the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Then, does this mean policy mask loosening pulled?
Jokowi’s statement regarding the necessity of wearing masks inside and outside the room was delivered after performing the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Istiqlal Mosque, Sunday (10/7/2022). Jokowi said the use of masks is still a must.
“I also want to remind all of us that COVID is still there,” said Jokowi.
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“Therefore, both indoors and outdoors, wearing a mask is still a must,” added Jokowi.
Jokowi also asked for vaccinations booster continue to be improved. This order was conveyed to all local governments to the TNI-Polri.
“And also especially for cities with high community interaction, I still remind the local government, district and provincial governments, as well as the TNI and Polri to continue to vaccinate. booster because this is necessary,” said Jokowi.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the COVID-19 Task Force, Wiku Adisasmito, highlighted the recent increase in the number of active COVID cases. Wiku appealed to the public to use masks, both indoors and outdoors, to provide maximum protection when active COVID cases increase.
“To provide maximum protection in the midst of rising cases, then use masks indoors and outdoors, especially when there are crowds,” said Wiku to detik.com, Sunday (10/7/2022). Wiku answered a question about whether the mask easing policy was withdrawn.
Jokowi relaxes the use of masks outdoors
Previously, President Jokowi announced a policy regarding the easing of the use of masks. This was conveyed by Jokowi in a video on the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube account, Tuesday (17/5). This policy of easing masks takes into account the increasingly sloping condition of COVID-19.
“First, the government decided to relax the policy on wearing masks. If people are doing outdoor activities or in open areas that are not crowded with people, they are allowed not to use masks,” said Jokowi.
While people who are in closed rooms must still wear masks. In addition, the elderly and people with comorbidities are still advised to wear masks.
“However, activities in closed rooms and public transportation must still use masks. For people who are categorized as vulnerable, elderly, or have comorbid diseases, I still recommend using masks when doing activities. Likewise for people who experience symptoms of coughs and colds, then still have to wear a mask when doing activities,” added Jokowi.
Watch the video: Jokowi’s message on Eid al-Adha: Covid is still there, wear masks!
(fca/knv)
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