"To handle COVID-19 transmission, especially amid the increasing number of Omicron cases in Jakarta, we ask the provincial government of Jakarta to remove the odd-even traffic policy in order to reduce public transport use," he said here on Tuesday.
He deemed this crucial, saying the Omicron case count in the capital as of January 17, 2022, has reached 825, with 243 of the cases involving local transmission.
Due to the increasing number of Omicron cases, the bed occupancy rate (BOR) at COVID-19 referral hospitals has also increased to 20 percent, while ICU occupancy has been recorded at 5 percent, he noted.
"The government needs to tighten health protocols in public facilities and crowded places. Restrictions on the number of passengers on public transportation must also be implemented immediately to avoid local transmission," he stressed.
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He also drew attention to the implementation of face-to-face learning as 39 schools have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19 transmission.
"In total, there are 67 COVID-19 cases among teachers and students. Therefore, the implementation of health protocols at schools needs to be thoroughly evaluated," he stressed.
Companies in Jakarta must also be asked to limit office capacity and implement work-from-home guidance for tasks that employees can perform at home, he added.
Mujiyono further said that he agreed with the government's decision to continue implementing Level 2 public activity restrictions (PPKM) in Jakarta. This could help keep the people's economy running, he added.
However, he reiterated that the implementation of health protocols must continue to be tightened.
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Translator: Ricky Prayoga, Raka Adji
Editor: Suharto
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