The government has readjusted the WFO capacity in regions with level 3 PPKM. From the earlier 25 percent of the office capacity, it has now been changed to 50 percent of the office capacityJakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian government adjusted the Work From Office (WFO) regulation, from the previous 25 percent of the office capacity to 50 percent for regions where level 3 of Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) had been imposed.
This decision is taken to strike a fine balance between the health sector and the economy.
"The government has readjusted the WFO capacity in regions with level 3 PPKM. From the earlier 25 percent of the office capacity, it has now been changed to 50 percent of the office capacity," Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan noted during a press conference, Monday.
In addition to the capacity in offices, the capacity for art performances, cultural, and social activities for the community as well as public facilities, such as tourist attractions, has also been increased to 50 percent.
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Pandjaitan remarked that details of the regulation will be contained in the Home Affairs Minister's Instruction to be issued today.
"That way, street vendors and art performers can continue to conduct their activities and do not need to be sent home due to the impact of this policy," he stated.
Pandjaitan later remarked that based on data obtained from overseas studies, he had confirmed to a decline in the death rate due to COVID-19.
In mid-2020, the Corona Virus was detected to be 13 folds deadlier than common cold. However, by 2022, the Omicron variant is forecast to be only twice as deadly as the flu.
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"Hence, Omicron is only twice as severe as the flu," he remarked.
In addition to adjusting the capacity of workers and visitors to the public facilities, the government will adjust the regulation of international entry and exit in the Java-Bali region.
The minister noted that the government will reopen the departure and arrival gates for Umrah pilgrims via the Juanda Airport in Surabaya, East Java. The airport will also open for the arrival of foreign nationals (WNA) and Indonesian citizens (WNI).
Meanwhile, the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali will also be opened for foreigners and Indonesian citizens for all purposes and not solely for tourism. This regulation includes opening the sea border in Bali for foreigners and Indonesian citizens coming aboard cruise ships or sailing ships.
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