North Jakarta Mayor Urges ASN to Get Booster Shot

North Jakarta Government apparatuses (ASN) are urged to immediately get a booster vaccine in an effort to suppress Omicron transmission.

Booster aims to increase body's immune system

North Jakarta Mayor, Ali Maulana Hakim assessed, people should be more vigilant and take various anticipatory steps due to the current increase in Omicron variant cases. One of them is to be fully vaccinated, from first to third doses (booster).

"Booster aims to increase body's immune system. People who have not been vaccinated are the most susceptible to the exposure to Omicron," he stated, Monday (2/14).

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According to him, vaccines can boost the body's immune system thus even if exposed to COVID-19, people tend to experience mild or no symptoms. The domino effect can reduce the chance of needing hospitalization and minimize the risk of death.

"Not only fully vaccinated, it is also important to be more disciplined in complying with health protocols to anticipate the transmission," he asserted.

Moreover, he also appealed to ASN to remain optimistic, thus they can continue to provide the best service to the North Jakarta residents.

"Make sure to take immediate action if there are complaints from residents. Respond quickly to complaints and provide solutions thus the problems can be resolved properly," he closed.