The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy stated that all regions would implement a level three community activity restriction (PPKM) during Christmas and New Year 2022. The policy was issued to anticipate the third wave of spikes in positive cases of the corona virus (Covid-19) at the end of the year. The decision was taken through a Coordinating Meeting at the Ministerial Level to Anticipate the Potential for an Increase in Covid-19 Cases on the Nataru Holiday. "During the Nataru holiday, all of Indonesia will apply PPKM Level 3 rules and regulations," he said in a written statement, Wednesday (17/11).
Muhadjir emphasized that the policy was issued to tighten the movement of people and prevent a spike in Covid-19 cases after the Nataru holiday. Later, all regions in Indonesia, both those with PPKM Level 1 and 2 statuses will also apply PPKM Level 3 rules. ," he said. During the Christmas and New Year holidays, the celebration of fireworks, parades, processions that gather large crowds will be completely prohibited. Meanwhile, for Christmas Worship, tourist visits, shopping centers comply with PPKM Level 3 rules.
This Level 3 PPKM status policy will take effect from December 24, 2021 to January 2, 2021. This policy will be implemented until the Ministry of Home Affairs issues the latest Instructions from the Minister of Home Affairs (Inmendagri). Muhadjir then asked the Ministries, Institutions, TNI/Polri, the National Covid Task Force through the BNPB, Regional Government, and other strategic components to prepare circulars and operational support in controlling the handling of Covid-19 during the Nataru holiday. "Nataru's policy is needed to inhibit and prevent the transmission of Covid-19, but the economy must continue to move. Tightening and monitoring of health protocols is also carried out in a number of destinations. Mainly in three places, namely at churches during Christmas celebrations, in shopping areas, and at other local tourism destinations," he said.
Sources: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20211117191237-20-722622/seluruh-wilayah-berstatus-ppkm-level-3-saat-libur-natal-dan-tahun-baru
