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The Covid-19 Task Force Asked Pilkada Candidates to Prohibit Physical Contact During the Stages Process: National Okezone

JAKARTA – Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Handling Task Force, Wiku Adisasmito, conveyed several aspects of the health protocol in the implementation of simultaneous regional elections in 2020 that are safe from Covid-19. One of the things that must be done is the necessity of a PCR test for prospective pairs of candidates (candidate pairs).

“We ask the balloon couple to do a PCR test. And physical contact is prohibited during the selection process, “said Wiku during a press conference at the Presidential Office, Thursday (10/9/2020).

Then related to the campaign method, several things must be considered. Among them are limited meetings if the room is attended by a maximum of 50 people with a distance of 1 meter.

“And of course also adjusted to the size of the room,” he said.

Wiku said that the campaign should be carried out using online media. Meanwhile, the public debate between candidate pairs is held in broadcasting studio studios.

“And a maximum of 50 people will attend with a guard distance of 1 meter. And adapted to the conditions of the room, “he said.

Furthermore, the campaign material is suggested in the form of personal protective equipment. Such as masks, gloves, face shields, or hand sanitizers.

“This is in order to promote a culture of behavior change running health protocols,” he said.

Meanwhile, other activities that are in accordance with applicable laws and regulations are allowed by implementing strict protocols and coordinating with the regional task force.

“We ask that all KPU, KPUD, Bawaslu administrators and the Regional Government through Satpol PP can really enforce the discipline of health protocols. Because this is a democratic party and it must be carried out properly so that there is no catastrophe related to Covid-19, “he concluded.

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