Successful Vaccination in Remote Areas, Malacca NTT Successfully Injection of 37,918 Doses

Terkini.id, Kupang – During one of his recent working visits to Merauke Regency, Papua, Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) ensured that the Covid-19 vaccination would run smoothly and evenly from Sabang to Merauke.

Jokowi himself always ensures that everything goes well and on target, by directly observing vaccination programs in various parts of the country.

“It is important for Indonesia to be able to distribute vaccines evenly, because Covid-19 is impossible to completely disappear. We must learn to live with Covid-19 by being vaccinated and remain disciplined in carrying out health protocol, the most important thing is to wear a mask,” he urged.

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On the other hand, as many as 800,280 doses Pfizer vaccine arrived back in Indonesia. The arrival of the vaccine in the 84th phase of Indonesia is an aid from the United States (US) government through the Covax Facility.

On arrival Pfizer vaccine On Sunday, October 3, 2021, the total vaccines, both finished and in the form of raw materials, that Indonesia had received reached 276,960,670 doses.

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In one corner of the country, precisely in Malacca Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), socialization related to preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus is still being intensified, one of which is by inviting residents to take vaccinations in stages.

The vaccination process itself starts from health workers (Nakes), followed by the ranks of the Malacca Regency government, and the general public. Currently, vaccination has targeted schools through the ‘Vacsin Goes to School’ program. So far, 37,918 doses of vaccine have been injected to residents.

This was stated by the Regent of Malacca Regency Simon Nahak at a press conference regarding the achievements of the Malacca Regent and Deputy Regent’s 100 working day program in Betun, Monday, October 4, 2021.

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Simon explained, since he and Deputy Regent Kim Taolin were appointed to lead this area, they were faced with the seroja disaster and the Covid-19 pandemic. Even so, his party continues to carry out its work program that was announced through the last election campaign.

Specifically regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, Simon in the presence of the Deputy Chairman of the Malacca DPRD Hendrik Fahik, an element of the Regional Leadership Communication Forum (Forkompimda), and the head of the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD), said that the government was continuing to disseminate prevention by asking residents to take vaccines and obey the rules. health protocol (prokes).

“Currently the vaccine continues to run, especially in schools. Here, TP PKK Malacca became the sponsor. Currently 37,918 doses have been given to Malacca residents,” he explained.

Previously, Simon told reporters that in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic situation, all parties must look at it holistically and thoroughly.

“It must be remembered, this disease cannot be lost. This is a kind of virus like the flu and can be infected by anyone,” he urged.

According to Simon, the point is that the vaccine program must be given because funds are recofusing to prevent the spread of Covid-19, so they must be used according to regulations so that they are not mismanaged.

He added, currently people are screaming hunger with the restrictions. This, said Simon, certainly cannot be ignored, but it is also necessary to find a solution so that residents can continue to try to make a living.

“In other countries there have been normative activities, and this is fine as long as people are made aware to continue to obey the prokes,” he explained.

For this reason, Simon appealed to residents to immediately follow the vaccination program. He emphasized that the vaccine is not dangerous.

“I’ve had two vaccines, and this strengthens the body’s immune system so that it stays strong. Always obey the prokes according to the government’s recommendations,” said Simon.

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