PPKM Level 3 in Jakarta, Anies Encourages People to Remain Disciplined in Implementing Health Protocols

Jakarta Government returns to implement Public Activity Restrictions (PPKM) Level 3 until August 30, 2021. It is in accordance with Indonesian President's policy which lowered PPKM level 4 to level 3 for Jabodetabek area. Although PPKM level has been lowered, Jakarta Government appealed residents to remain disciplined in implemen ting health protocols.

This is a good news, but it doesn't mean we can be careless

"This is a good news, but it doesn't mean we can be careless. Health protocols is a must. Don't be careless so that situation in Jakarta improves and doesn't return to emergency like before," said Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan as quoted from Jakarta PPID Press Release, Wednesday (8/25).

The policy was stated in Jakarta Governor's Decree No. 1026/2021 concerning Enforcement on Public Activity Restrictions Level 3 Corona Virus Disease 2019 as well as implementation of the Instruction of Minister of Home Affairs No. 35/2021 concerning Enforcement of Restrictions on Community Activities Level 4, Level 3, Level 2 Corona Virus Disease 2019 in Java and Bali.

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In Governor's Decree, it is stated that during PPKM Level 3 implementation, everyone who carries out activities in each sectors or places must have been vaccinated against COVID-19, at least injected with first dose vaccine, except for residents within grace period of 3 months after confirmed positive for COVID-19 with evidence of laboratory results, as well as residents with contraindication to  COVID-19 vaccine based on results of medical examination with evidence of doctor's certificate, and children under 12 years.

Furthermore, people who have been vaccinated can show their vaccination certificate on Jakarta Kini (JAKI) application, vaccination certificate issued by PeduliLindungi.id, and/or vaccination card issued by authorized institutions. In the current extension period of PPKM Level 3, limited face-to-face learning and/or distance learning can be implemented with provisions based on Joint Decree of Minister of Education and Culture, Minister of Religion, Minister of Health, and Minister of Home Affairs (more detailed information is adjusted to the Decree of Education Agency Head). Besides, places of worship can hold religious activities by implementing stricter health protocols. For information, COVID-19 health protocols and enforcement of sanctions in this Governor's Decree is carried out in accordance with provisions in Governor's Regulation No. 3/2021 on Implementing Regulations of Regional Regulation No. 2/2020 concerning COVID-19 Handling.

Here are the types of restrictions applied in extension period of PPKM Level 3:

1. Activities in workplace/office - Non-essential sectors: Work From Home (WFH) by 100% (one hundred percent); - Essential sectors: a. Finance and banking only covers insurance, banks, pawnshops, futures exchanges, pension funds, and financial institutions that are oriented to physical services with customers: -Can operate with maximum staff capacity of 50% (fifty percent) for locations related to public services, and 25% (twenty five percent) for office administration services to support operations and with stricter health protocols; b. Capital market (which is oriented towards customer service and good capital market operations); c. Information and communication technology includes cellular operators, data centers, internet, postal services, media related to information dissemination to the public; d. Hospitality non-quarantine handling; and - For letters (b) to (d) can operate with maximum staff capacity of 50% (fifty percent) and with stricter  health protocols implementation; e. Export-oriented and supporting industries where company must show proof of sample documents for Notification of Export of Goods (PEB) for the last 12 (twelve) months or other documents indicating export plans and are required to have an Operational Permit and Mobility of Industrial Activities (IOMKI) with due regard to regulations from Ministry of Industry. -Can only operate 1 (one) shift with maximum staff capacity of 50% (fifty percent) only in production facilities/factories, and 10% (ten percent) for office administration services to support operations, by implementing health protocols, with arranged time for entry and exit to prevent employees from going at the same time. - Essential in the government sector that provides public services that cannot be delayed: 25% (twenty five percent) of maximum WFO (Work From Office) staff is enforced with strict health protocols; - Critical sectors: a. health; b. security and order; c. disaster management; d. energy; e. logistics, transportation, and distribution, especially basic needs for the community; f. food and drink and their supporting equipment, including for livestock/pets; g. fertilizers and petrochemicals; h. cement and building materials; i. national vital object, j. national strategic projects; k. construction (public infrastructure); and l. basic utilities (electricity, water, and waste management): 1. For letter (a) and letter (b) 100% (one hundred percent) staff can operate without any exceptions and with stricter health protocols implementation; 2. For letters (c) to (l) can operate 100% (one hundred percent) of maximum staff, only in production/construction/service facilities to the community and for office services to support operations, maximum of 25% (twenty five percent) staff; and 3. Companies included in sectors mentioned in letter (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (k), (l) are required to use PeduliLindungi application starting September 6, 2021 to conduct screening to all employees and visitors who enter production/construction/service facilities and office administration areas; and 4. Companies that are included in sector category according to letter (c) are required to obtain recommendation from technical ministry of sector guidance before they can gain access to use PeduliLindungi.

2. Teaching and Learning Activities - Education Units: Learning activities in education units can be done through limited face-to-face learning and/or distance learning based on the Joint Decree of Minister of Education and Culture, Minister of Religion, Minister of Health and Minister of Home Affairs No. 03/KB/2021 , No. 384/2021, No. HK.01.08/MENKES/4242/2021, No. 440-717/2021 regarding guidelines for learning implementation during Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and for Education units that carry out limited face-to-face learning. with maximum capacity of 50% (fifty percent), except for: 1. SDLB, MILB, SMPLB, SMLB, and MALB with maximum of 62% (sixty two percent) to 100% (one hundred percent) by maintaining minimum distance of 1.5 m (one point five meters) and maximum of 5 (five) students per class; and 2. PAUD is limited to maximum of 33% (thirty three percent) by maintaining minimum distance of 1.5 m (one point five meters) and maximum of 5 (five) students per class.

3. Activities in Daily Needs Sector a. Supermarkets, traditional markets, grocery stores, and supermarkets that sell daily necessities: Operational hours are limited to 20.00 WIB with visitor capacity of 50% (fifty percent), with stricter health protocols implementation, specifically for central market can operate according to operating hours; b. Pharmacies and drug stores: Can be open for 24 (twenty four) hours, with stricter health protocols implementation; c. Traditional markets that sell non-daily necessities: Can operate with maximum capacity of 50% (fifty percent), and operating hours are limited to 15.00 WIB, with stricter health protocols implementation. d. Street vendors, grocery stores, voucher agents/outlets, barbershops, laundry, small stalls, small workshops, vehicle wash service and others: Allowed to open with operating hours until 20.00 WIB with stricter health protocol implementation.

4. Eating/Drinking Activities in Public Places a. Food stalls/warteg, street vendors, small stalls and others: Allowed to open with operating hours until 20.00 WIB with maximum of 25% (twenty five percent) visitors for dine-in and maximum meal time 30 (thirty) minutes with stricter health protocols; b. Restaurants, cafes located in closed buildings/shops in separate locations: Only accept delivery/take away and do not accept dine-in. c. Restaurants, cafes with service areas in open spaces: Allowed to open with operating hours until 20.00 WIB with maximum capacity of 25% (twenty five percent) 1 (one) table for a maximum of 2 (two) people, and maximum meal time 30 (thirty) minutes with stricter health protocols implementation.

5. Activities at Shopping Centers/Malls/Trade Centers: - Shopping centers/malls/trade centers: a. Allowed to operate 50% (fifty percent) from 10.00 WIB to 20.00 WIB according to provisions in letters (c.4) and (f.2) with health protocols regulated by Ministry of Trade; b. Mandatory to use PeduliLindungi application to trace all visitors and employees in related shopping centers/malls/trade centers; c. Restaurants/restaurants, cafes in shopping centers/malls/trade centers can accept dine-in with maximum capacity of 25% (twenty five percent), 1 (one) table for maximum 2 (two) people, and time to eat maximum 30 (thirty) minutes; d. Residents under 12 (twelve) years are prohibited from entering shopping centers/malls/trade centers; and e. Cinemas, children's playgrounds and entertainment venues within shopping centers/malls/trade centers are closed.

6. Construction Activities - Construction sites for public infrastructure (construction sites and project sites): Operating 100% (one hundred percent) with arranged operating hours and capacity and stricter health protocols implementation.

7. Worship Activities - Places of worship (mosques, musala, churches, temples, pagodas and other places that are used as places of worship): Can hold congregational worship/religious activities during PPKM Level 3 (three) period with maximum of 50% (five) fifty percent) capacity or 50 (fifty) people by implementing stricter health protocols and paying attention to technical arrangements from Ministry of Religion.

8. Activities in Health Care Facilities - Health care facilities: 100% (one hundred percent) operating with stricter health protocols implementation.

9. Activities in Public Areas and Other Places That Can Generate Crowds - Public Facilities, public areas, public parks, public tourist attractions and other public areas: Temporarily closed - Wedding reception venues: Can be held with maximum of 20 (twenty) invitees and not having dine-in by implementing stricter health protocols - Locations for arts, culture, and social activities that can cause crowds: Temporarily closed. - Sports Facilities: a. Sports activities in a closed room, sports activities carried out in groups and sports competitions are temporarily closed; b. Especially for sports facilities in open spaces, they can operate with the following conditions: 1) Operational hours are up to 20.00 WIB, without spectators with stricter health protocols implementation; 2) Conducted in open space (outdoor) either individually or in small groups of maximum 4 (four) people, does not involve physical contact with other people and does not require individual interaction in close proximity, can be implemented with strict health protocols; 3) Sports facilities in open spaces are permitted with number of people 50% (fifty five percent) of maximum capacity; 4) Masks must be worn during sports activities, except for sports activities that require removing the mask, such as swimming. For sports activities that must be carried out without the mask, the mask can only be removed when carrying out sports activities; 5) Temperature checks are carried out on everyone who enters sports facilities; 6) Restaurants and cafes in sports facilities are not permitted to accept dine-in; 7) Supporting facilities such as lockers, VIP rooms, and bathrooms are not permitted to be used except for toilet access; 8) Sports facilities users are not allowed to gather before or after sports activities and must keep their distance; 9) Screening for visitors at sports facilities must use PeduliLindungi application; and 10) Sports facilities that violate health protocols will be subject to sanctions in the form of temporary closure.

10. Activities on Transportation Modes - Public Vehicles, Mass Transportation, Taxis (Conventional and Online) and Rental Vehicles: Maximum passengers 70% (seventy percent) of capacity, with stricter health protocols; - Motorcycle Taxis (Online and Conventional): Passengers are 100% (one hundred percent) of capacity, with stricter health protocols.