PPKM Revoked, Jokowi Asks Residents to Keep Wearing Masks

Dream - After two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has finally decided to revoke the Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) policy. The revocation of the PPKM policy is stated in the Minister of Home Affairs Instruction Number 50 and 51 of 2022 issued today, Friday, December 30, 2022.

Although PPKM has been revoked, President Joko Widodo reminds the public to continue wearing masks in crowded places and enclosed spaces.

"The use of masks in crowded places and enclosed spaces must continue," said Jokowi during a press conference at the State Palace, quoted from the Setkab website, Friday, December 30, 2022.

In addition to wearing masks, the Head of State also urged the Covid-19 vaccination program to be continued to help improve immunity. Jokowi urged the public to remain cautious and vigilant in increasing awareness in facing the risks of the coronavirus. 

"I ask all citizens and components of the nation to remain cautious and vigilant, first, the public must increase awareness and vigilance in dealing with the risks of Covid," he said.

Breaking News! PPKM Policy in Indonesia Officially Revoked

Dream - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) officially revoked the policy of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) that has been implemented throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. With the revocation of PPKM, outdoor activities of the community are no longer restricted.

"Today, the government decided to revoke PPKM as stated in the Minister of Home Affairs Instruction Number 50 and 51 of 2022," said Jokowi in a press conference on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Jokowi emphasized that the consideration to revoke the PPKM policy, which has been protecting the community from exposure to Covid-19, was not done suddenly. The government, he continued, has conducted studies for more than 10 months.

"We have been studying for more than 10 months and based on the numbers, today the government decided to revoke the PPKM," he said.

Based on data as of December 27, 2022, the weekly Covid-19 positivity rate is only 3.35 percent. This number is below the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO) of 5 percent.

Another consideration is the occupancy rate of Covid-19 referral hospitals, which is at 4.79 percent. Meanwhile, deaths due to Covid-19 are recorded at only 2.39 percent.

"All of these are below the WHO standards," he added.

He stated that Indonesia is one of the countries that has successfully controlled the Covid-19 pandemic and maintained its economic stability.

"The gas and brake policy that balances health and economic handling is the key to our success," he said.

However, Jokowi still asks all citizens and components of the nation to remain cautious and vigilant against the spread of Covid-19.

"The use of masks in crowded places and enclosed spaces must continue. Awareness of vaccination must be continuously promoted as it will help improve immunity," he said.

Jokowi also asked the authorities and government agencies to keep health facilities prepared in all regions. Covid-19 vaccination, including boosters, must also continue to be implemented.