Indonesia to raise anti-pandemic level during year-end holidays
Indonesia will impose the public mobility restriction or PPKM Level 3 for all regions during the 2021 Christmas and 2022 New Year holidays, an official has said.
A child receives a COVID-19 jab in Indonesia (Photo: AFP)
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesia will impose the public mobility restriction or PPKMLevel 3 for all regions during the 2021 Christmas and 2022 New Yearholidays, an official has said.
Coordinating Minister for HumanDevelopment and Culture Muhadjir Effendy said in a recent written statementthat the move is made in the face of the threat of a third COVID-19 wave.
He said the policy is aimed at tightening the movement of peopleand preventing a spike in COVID-19 cases after the year-end holidays. Allregions, even those under PPKM Levels 1 and 2, will enforce PPKM Level 3 in thesame way.
Fireworks and parades in celebration of the new year that attractlarge crowds are prohibited. Meanwhile, rules on religious activities, touristvisits, and shopping centers will adjust PPKM Level 3.
PPKM Level 3 is set to take effect from December 24, 2021 toJanuary 2, 2022.
The official noted this policy is necessary to curb and prevent COVID-19 transmission while maintaining the economy. Tightening and monitoring the health protocols will also be carried out at a number of destinations, particularly churches, shopping centres, and local tourist sites./.
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A child receives a COVID-19 jab in Indonesia (Photo: AFP) 
