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Murals raise public awareness about COVID-19

Arief Suhardiman (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Mon, September 28, 2020 Published on Sep. 27, 2020 Published on 2020-09-27T10:24:32+07:00

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o raise awareness, murals are being used to alert people of the dangers of COVID-19 and remind them to follow health protocols during the pandemic.

Stick to the rules: A road mural reminds people of the importance of following health protocols. (JP/Arief Suhardiman)

Many of such murals can be found in South Jakarta, all reminding people to be active in antivirus campaigns.

Messages such as bersama lawan COVID-19 (together we fight COVID-19), (#StayAtHome), lekas sembuh bumiku (get well quick my Earth), disiplin memakai masker (disciplined in wearing face masks) adorn the walls of buildings and parks.

Morbid reminder: A mural depicts the interment of a COVID-19 victim. (JP/Arief Suhardiman)

The use of murals is expected to draw more attention from people who may lack awareness about the dangers of the disease.

Many people pass by without wearing a mask.

Contrast: A woman with no face mask walks past a road mural encouraging compliance with health protocols. (JP/Arief Suhardiman)

Painted Pathway: Murals adorn both sides of Jl. Sailin. (JP/Arief Suhardiman)

The number of COVID-19 patients in Jakarta is reportedly still high, prompting the city administration to extend large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) to mid-October.

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