I ask the central and regional governments, including security agencies, to take firmer action in upholding discipline during the implementation of emergency PPKM without discriminating (against violators).
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), Bambang Soesatyo, has urged the central and regional governments to strictly enforce public discipline during the implementation of emergency public activity restrictions in Java and Bali.



The Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) will be enforced in both areas from July 3-20, 2021.



"I ask the central and regional governments, including security agencies, to take firmer action in upholding discipline during the implementation of emergency PPKM without discriminating (against violators)," he said in a written statement released on Thursday.



Soesatyo asked the government to finalize the plan for emergency PPKM soon to handle the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.



Each regional head must also make preparations for the emergency PPKM, he advised.



The MPR chief expressed the hope the new restrictions would be more effective in limiting public mobility over the next two weeks, particularly in regions which have recorded a big jump in COVID-19 cases.



He also requested the government to ensure the availability of health facilities for COVID-19 patients, including treatment rooms for patients, isolation rooms for asymptomatic patients, medical personnel, personal protective equipment, and oxygen and medicine supplies.


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"Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the health facilities used to treat COVID-19 have almost collapsed," he noted.

He also proposed that the central and regional governments consider reviving the large-scale social distancing policy (PSBB), which was imposed at the start of the pandemic, besides implementing emergency PPKM in Java and Bali.



Indonesia’s COVID-19 cases have hit a record high of late, with daily cases reaching 21,807 on June 30, 2021, bringing the total tally to 2,178,272. Meanwhile, the death toll has climbed to 58,491.



As many as 13,329,738 Indonesians have received the full dosage of the COVID-19 vaccine under the national vaccination program as of June 29, 2021.



Since January 13, 2021, the government has been largely administering China's Sinovac vaccine, besides AstraZeneca vaccines obtained under the COVAX facility.



The government is prioritizing healthcare workers under the immunization program. Data has indicated that a total of 405 doctors have succumbed to COVID-19 as of June 27 this year. (INE)

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