In our nearby countries, Malaysia even Singapore presently are once again experiencing the surge in COVID-19 cases due to health protocol violations
Jakarta – Vice Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono has interested the general public to continue observing health protocols so that Indonesia would not experience another rise in COVID-19 case.
” In our neighboring countries, such as Malaysia and even Singapore, they are currently experiencing the surge in COVID-19 cases due to offenses of health procedures,” Harbuwono kept in mind, throughout an online press conference to announce the 56 th and 57 th batches of vaccine arrivals here on Saturday.
Even though the number of active cases and the death toll due to COVID-19 has actually declined, and the continuous vaccinations program is continuing effectively, health protocols necessitate to be well-implemented, he included.
” Apart from following health protocols, do not forget to take part in the nationwide vaccination program,” he added.
The ministry is requiring assistance from all public aspects, so that no people are left behind in the nationwide vaccination program, according to Harbuwono.
” As soon as once again, do not hesitate to get immunized and stay disciplined in following health protocols. Insya Allah (God’s will) through mutual efforts of all stakeholders, we can make it through this pandemic well,” he kept in mind.
Based upon the COVID-19 Dealing With Task Force, as of Friday (September 10, 2021), a total of 40,867,993 Indonesian citizens have gotten two doses of the COVID vaccine. Meanwhile, as many as 71,175,259 people have gotten the very first dose of the vaccine.
The federal government has targeted as many as 208,265,720 residents in the vaccination program.
Harbuwono also urged the general public to follow the policies that the federal government has issued for the common good.
” The policy of public activity constraints (PPKM) currently being imposed target at avoiding Indonesia from once again experiencing the surge in COVID-19 cases,” he noted.
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