We are following the policy of the central government regarding extension of the level 3 community activities restriction policy for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and BekasiBekasi (ANTARA) - The Bekasi government, West Java, has extended the level 3 community activities restriction (PPKM) policy from August 30 to September 6, 2021.
"We are following the policy of the central government regarding extension of the level 3 community activities restriction policy for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi," Bekasi Mayor Rahmat Effendi said here on Wednesday.
Effendi noted that the policy was stipulated in Circular Letter Number 443.1/1319/SET.COVID-19 on Extension of PPKM Level 3 against COVID-19 in Bekasi.
The policy was formulated in line with Home Affairs Ministry’s Number 38 of 2021 on extension of PPKM Level 4, Level 3, and Level 2 in Java and Bali Regions against COVID-19.
Effendi remarked that some rules concerning Bekasi's PPKM policy were implemented in order to optimize COVID-19 handling and controlling mechanisms during the extended period.
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It ranges from limited face-to-face learning, combined with distance learning, as was stipulated in the joint decree of four ministers.
"Today, we are starting to conduct limited face-to-face learning sessions for middle school under some conditions, such as a maximum capacity of 50 percent or 18 students per classroom, maintaining a distance of 1.5 meters, and prioritizing those who have been vaccinated," he elaborated.
As for non-essential, essential, and critical sector activities as well as for businesses and other social activities, in general, the conditions do not differ much from the previous level 3 PPKM policy.
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"All human resources that are active in those sectors are required to use the PeduliLindungi application starting from September 7 to facilitate screening of all employees, including all visitors," he stated.
The Bekasi city government continues to strengthen 3T (testing, tracing, treatment), controlling, monitoring, and taking action against violations of health protocols.
"The regional government along with elements of the national defense force and the police force will take action against violations of disciplinary procedures. With the enactment of this circular, the previous circulars are declared invalid," he concluded.
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Translator: Pradita K S, Mecca Yumna
Editor: Fardah Assegaf
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