Banten Governor Wahidin Halim has revealed that he will extend the large-scale social constraints (PSBB) in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Greater Tangerang to July 12.
” We have agreed to extend the PSBB in Greater Tangerang with some relaxations that are still in accordance with the health protocols,” Wahidin was quoted as stating by kompas.com in a statement on Sunday
He included that the decision to extend the PSBB in Greater Tangerang for a 5th time was taken after a virtual conference with leaders from South Tangerang, Tangerang city and Tangerang regency.
” We need to extend the PSBB, because a great deal of residents are still breaching the health procedures in public locations. At numerous traditional markets, for example, there are a great deal of people who use face masks however wear ' t preserve a physical range,” Wahidin described.
He said the PSBB extension was focused on making locals more disciplined in following health procedures, such as using masks and preserving a range between one another before entering the so-called brand-new normal stage.
Tangerang Regent Ahmad Zeki Iskandar said his administration was currently considering extending shopping center opening hours from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the PSBB.
In preparation for getting in the brand-new typical, the city also prepares to permit wedding receptions and sport events, albeit without an audience.
” Despite the relaxation, locals need to remain disciplined in wearing masks and following other health protocols,” Zaki said on Sunday.
According to data from the Banten Health Firm, there are 1,131 verified cases of COVID-19 in Greater Tangerang since Sunday, with 81 casualties. (nal)
