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Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Expands Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in Jakarta. This strict PSBB was extended 2 weeks until October 11, 2020.
This strict PSBB is carried out because there is still the possibility of an increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases if the easing is applied.
Such is the decision on the results of the monitoring and evaluation of the COVID-19 Management Acceleration Working Group of the province of DKI Jakarta and also contained in the Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta Number 959 of 2020. The results of the decision are extend restrictions for the next 14 days if cases have not decreased significantly.
“At a coordination meeting related to the anticipation of the development of the COVID-19 case in Jabodetabek, the Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investments (Marives) showed data that DKI Jakarta was pending and under control, but the Bodetabek area remained increasing, so it was necessary to align the policy steps. The Coordinating Minister of Marives also approved an extension. automatically the Jakarta PSBB for two weeks, “said Aneis, on Thursday (9/24/2020).
 Photo: Anies Baswedan, led the rally in handling Covid-19. IstAnies Baswedan, leads the rally in managing Covid-19. Ist |
Anies claims that there are now signs of declining positive cases and active cases in Jakarta, along with reduced mobility of residents as the PSBB tightens. In the first 12 days of September, the increase in active cases was 49% or 3,864 cases. During the PSBB period, which was 12 days later, there was still an increase in the number of active cases, but it decreased to 12% or 1453 cases.
“Basing the chart of active cases is not the end goal. We still have to work together to break the chain of transmission. The government continues to increase 3Q and citizens must stay home first, travel only when necessary and implement 3M,” Anies said.
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