CHAIRMAN OF THE KAIMANA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL SUPPORTS VACCINATION TO PREVENT COVID-19

In the past year, the Indonesian economy has contracted due to the COVID-19 virus, which spreads very quickly and causes illness and death. The prolonged pandemic also has a major impact on the economic sector. The vaccination program launched this year is expected to be able to bring the Indonesian economy back to 5 percent growth due to the impact of the pandemic.

Johanes Werfete, Chairman of the Kaimana Customary Council supports government programs in efforts to suppress and break the chain of spread of Covid-19 in the West Papua region, especially in Kab. Kaimana. He supports all government efforts in this case the vaccination program and the implementation of emergency PPKM.

"As the general chairman of the Kaimana Customary Council, I appeal to all Papuan people in Kab. Kaimana to support and succeed the government's program in efforts to handle and prevent Covid-19 by following the Covid-19 Vaccine Kab. How?" he said.

"Regarding efforts to impose restrictions on community activities or called PPKM, it must be done considering the spread of the virus, especially in Kab. Kaimana comes from outside the region, so while waiting for developments in other areas, things have started to improve, then activities will be reopened,” he added

"Regarding the efforts that have been made so far in terms of preventing the spread of Covid-19, the Papuan people in Kab. Kaimana has realized a lot and has played an active role in various things to always apply Prokes and wear masks,” he continued.

"It is hoped that the government, especially the Covid-19 Task Force team in each region, will prioritize understanding and socialization rather than taking action which actually results in people being indifferent and not caring," he concluded.

SOURCE: https://melanesianinfo.com/ketua-umum-dewan-adat-kaimana-mensupport-vaccination-to-prevent-covid-19/