So don't just wear a mask as an ornament, but it is an instrument to curb the COVID-19

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, attended the launching of the Jakarta Bermasker (let's wear masks) movement logo in the Polda Metro Jaya Promoter Building Hall, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (2/3).

It was attended by Pangdam Jaya Commander Maj. Gen. Dudung Abdurachman and his staff, representatives of the Jakarta Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI), as well as representatives of Jakarta Cathedral Church administrators.

On that occasion, the governor expressed his appreciation to the Polda Metro Jaya for synergizing in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak in Jakarta.

"Allow me to express appreciation and gratitude to Polda Metro for the initiative, and this is an effort that must be done. Considering since the beginning of last year we have all been battling this epidemic," he expressed, as quoted by Jakarta PPID's press release.

He added that the biggest challenge for all levels of forkopimda in Jakarta was not about prevention, but also prevention of spread in the community. Thus the masks for every citizen was absolutely important as the struggle against the outbreak had not ended.

Despite vaccinations had been conducted, he still reminded the importance of maintaining health protocols, one of which was in wearing masks. He assessed, despite it was uncomfortable, it should be our style in a daily life amid the pandemic.

"I've been in a lot more discomfort after I had COVID-19. The point is  wearing masks is still more comfortable than being hit by this disease. And if we talk with other people without wearing masks, it means we disrespect and do not protect them, that's why we need to campaign for the Jakarta Masker movement," he explained.

He also reminded that there are ways to be effective in its use. "Many of us already have a mask but haven't used it well, like being propped up on the chin. So don't just wear a mask as an ornament, but it is an instrument to curb the COVID-19 ," he asserted.

Polda Metro Jaya Chief Ir. Gen. Muhammad Fadil Imran explained, the aim of the logo launching was to re-invite all people to be aware and proactive in wearing masks. Together with Kodam Jaya and Jakarta administration, as well as other stakeholders, he was committed to create a healthy Jakarta, which was free from COVID-19.

"Our target of this launching is crowded locations, accompanied by the distribution of masks by reaching the smallest community in the midst of society. With public participation, we hope it can increase our awareness of wearing masks, which in turn has a significant effect on reducing the case," he expressed.

As for the information, the packaging for the new Jakarta Masker logo has a distinctive Betawi culture design. By so, 100,000 masks will be distributed every day to the public.