Government prepares strategy to handle possible endemic: Minister

This means (the strategy will be executed) if the illness becomes an erratic break out in specific locations, similar to flu, dengue fever, and so on

Jakarta – Coordinating Minister for Human Being Advancement and Culture Muhadjir Effendy has stated the Indonesian federal government is currently preparing a technique to handle possible endemic if COVID-19 continues for a long period of time in the nation.

” This indicates (the technique will be implemented) if the disease becomes an erratic outbreak in specific locations, similar to flu, dengue fever, and so on,” said Muhadjir Effendy in a news release received here on Sunday.

The minister stated individuals still need to use health protocols in their every day lives to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the reason for COVID-19, by always using face masks, washing hands and avoiding crowds.

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The minister stated the government continues to keep track of and examine the application of Community Activity Limitations (PPKM) and other measures to conquer the COVID-19 pandemic.

While paying homage to Bung Karno’s tomb in Blitar City of East Java, the former minister of Education and Culture kept an eye on the circulation of social assistance to the regional community.

” Make sure that the distribution of social assistance is performed correctly and on target. Ensure the targeted individuals can get the help,” he stated.

He confessed there were still issues in the process of distributing the social help, especially relating to the management of the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS).

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Effendy stated the government had reinforced the social safety net to help the neighborhood in dealing with the pandemic, beginning with Family Hope Program (PKH) and fundamental food cards which were provided regularly. Throughout the pandemic, the government likewise offered Money Social Help (BST) and Village Fund Direct Money Help (BLT DD).

” If the assistance is not adequate, individuals in metropolitan locations who have actually not gotten support can obtain assistance from the local government. If the help is still not enough, each city government has actually been instructed to designate a budget plan from Regional Budget for the social help, plus help from the military or cops,” he stated.

Minister Effendy likewise went to Mardiwaluyo Blitar Regional General Hospital and a Seclusion Home in Blitar City which accommodated COVID-19 clients with mild and moderate signs.

He likewise dispersed face masks and fundamental needs to the neighborhood.

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