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JAKARTA, September 13 (The Jakarta Post / ANN): Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has confirmed that the capital will once again have large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) on Monday (September 14), albeit with several relaxations, after months of “PSBB transition”.
The governor told a news conference Sunday that the measures will last for two weeks and could be extended. “We believe that we need to enact stricter measures so that the increase in cases (Covid-19) in Jakarta can be controlled,” he said.
Schools, tourist attractions, recreational areas, public parks, public sports facilities, weddings, seminars and conferences will be closed or suspended for the two weeks.
Workplaces in 11 essential sectors, including health, food, energy, communications, finance, logistics and daily necessities retailers, will be allowed to remain open at 50 percent capacity, while companies outside of these sectors must implement Work-from-home policies and allow no more than 25 percent of your employees to work in the office at the same time.
“Many of the groups met in offices. That is why our main focus will be on the constraints in the office areas,” said Anies.
Traditional markets and malls will be able to operate at 50 percent of visitor capacity, but restaurants and cafes will only be able to offer takeout and home delivery orders, Anies said.
In a deviation from the original PSBB policies, enacted in April, places of worship in residential areas and housing complexes will be allowed to remain open at 50% capacity.
The largest houses of worship and those located in the Covid-19 red zones will need to close.
If confirmed cases are found in any of these locations, Anies said, the building would have to be closed for at least three days.
Anies added that Covid-19 patients with mild or no symptoms would no longer be allowed to self-isolate at home and would have to be quarantined in government facilities starting Monday.
Public transportation will be limited to just 50 percent of passenger capacity and the odd-numbered license plate traffic policy will be suspended for the duration of the PSBB.
A separate regulation from the Transportation Agency will further regulate app-based motorcycle taxis, but Anies said they would still be allowed to carry passengers as long as they adhere to health protocols. – The Jakarta Post / Asian News Network
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