KUBU RAYA – The Governor of West Kalimantan, H. Sutarmidji, the Minister of Helath, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, the National Police Chief, General Pol. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and the Regent of Kubu Raya, Muda Mahendrawan, attended the national vaccination virtually in the Office of Kubu Raya Regency, Wednesday (19/1/2022).
“The target of Covid19 vaccination in West Kalimantan today are 24.000 doses of one million doses nationally. I do appreciate it,” Gen. Listyo Sigit said.
He reminded the vaccination must continue to do, because the cases of highly transmissible Omicron variant continue to rise in Indonesia.
“We have to be aware because of the increasing daily infected has reached 1300 cases. I calling you who are not be vaccinated, come to public health to vaccinate soon,” said Gen Listyo Sigit.
For them who received second doses, he reminded to get booster shots and strict health protocols. According to the United Kingdom’s Health Security Agency, the risk of hospitalization and severe COVID-19 illness declines by 65 percent in people with two vaccine doses and 81 percent in people who have had a booster shot on top of that.
“The most important is tightening the health protocols, especially for those who have face-to-face meetings. Comply with the rules and see which sectors can be attended 50 percent and 100 percent,” National Police Chief explained.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Health mentioned that currently the distribution of Omicron Variant entered Indonesia and the highest transmission rate is in DKI Jakarta Province.
“Daily active cases that recorded 300 cases before, are now increasing about 1,400 cases. The highly transmissible is very fast and high. I call all people has to be vigilant, but do not panic,” said Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin.
The Indonesian Minister of Health also asked the public to always wear masks, keep a distance, and get the COVID-19 vaccination to avoid all variants of COVID-19.
“I remind the public not to take off their masks when doing activities outside the home, maintain mobilization or distance, immediately vaccinate, and routinely carry out COVID-19 tests,” said him.