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Jokowi calls for 'immediate' PPKM review amid COVID spike
The President has instructed the heads of the country's COVID-19 response to conduct an immediate evaluation of the PPKM in view of the ongoing rise in cases.
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President Joko Widodo wears a protective mask during an interview on Oct. 19, 2021 in Bebatu, a remote area near Tarakan, North Kalimantan. (Reuters/Willy Kurniawan)
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resident Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has ordered an immediate evaluation of how the public activity restrictions (PPKM) policy has been implemented across the country amid the current spike in infections largely driven by the highly contagious Omicron strain.
The President said he had instructed Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan and Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto to head the evaluation.
Luhut also oversees Indonesia’s pandemic response for Java and Bali, while Airlangga oversees the pandemic response for all other regions.
“I am calling on governors, regents and regional administrations, with assistance from the Indonesian Military and the National Police, to ensure that the health protocols are followed by the people, and to continue to speed up vaccinations,” the President said in Medan, North Sumatra.
Jokowi also urged the people to remain calm amid the ongoing rise in daily cases.
“Maintain discipline, follow the health protocols and reduce unnecessary activities. [People] who are not yet vaccinated need to get one immediately. Those who have been and are eligible for a booster should immediately get the booster,” he added.
Indonesia recorded 27,197 new cases on Thursday, a significant jump from 17,895 new cases on Wednesday.
