Health Protocol Discipline in the 2020 Simultaneous Regional Elections

The Papua KPU has ensured that all polling stations (TPS) in the 11 districts that carry out the 2020 simultaneous regional elections in Papua remain disciplined on health protocols.

Member of KPU Papua Province, Division of Socialization, Voter Education, Community Participation and Human Resources Adam Arisoi said that preparations for the upcoming election day on 9 December 2020 are ready.

"Starting from hand washing soap, distance between one voter and another, and the availability of disposable gloves at the polling stations. Health protocols must be implemented, even though the area is a corona green zone, "he said, Tuesday, November 17, 2020.

Adam reminded that the organizers of the 11 district elections in Papua are obliged to help the government to break the chain of the spread of Covid-19 in Papua Province.

Meanwhile, officers at the TPS ahead of the day of implementation are required to undergo a rapid test so that they can be sure that they are in good health, so that the voting is safe.

"We appeal to the public not to be afraid to come to the polling stations in the midst of a pandemic, because the KPU guarantees the safety of those who come to vote with health protocols. Please use your voting rights in the 2020 simultaneous regional elections, "he said.

He conveyed that the voting rights were aspirations that had to be submitted every 5 years. People who come to the polling station don't forget to wear a mask, wash their hands before entering the voting booth and keep their distance, ”he said.