East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa, Military Commander V/Brawijaya Major General Suharyanto and East Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Nico Afinta, and accompanied by the main East Java Regional Police Officer, invited the community to work together to fight COVID-19.
The Governor of East Java expressed his gratitude that there was a simultaneous movement against COVID-19 in Tuban Regency.
"We have to give extraordinary appreciation, there is spraying of disinfectants in 311 villages, in 17 urban villages. Nationally we really have to be able to maximize vaccinations. Well, the current target of vaccination is ten to fifteen thousand, hopefully it can be achieved," said the East Java Governor after open movement against covid-19.
"Thanks to the whole community, I now see the enthusiasm to get a covid-19 vaccine from any brand. That's been amazing," he continued.
In addition, Khofifah also explained, at the same time, even though they have been vaccinated, they still maintain health protocols, continue to use masks, maintain a safe distance and keep reducing mobility, and reduce interactions.
"In positions like this, the role of the media is very important, from the pentahelix approach there is the government, there is the media, there is the community, then there is the private sector and there is a campus. Hopefully these five will continue to work together in handling and controlling COVID-19 in Java East," he explained.
Next there is also an antigen swab here, and a format is carried out where this movement will become a comprehensive treatment unit.
"So if we are present, together with the Pangdam, Kapolda, Kajati, and Kabinda, this full team is a sign of our seriousness in handling COVID-19." he added.
The governor also advised the Regent and Forkopimda of Tuban Regency, to be able to maximize this effort, and thank you for the initiation, please continue to maximize it so that Covid-19 in Tuban can really be handled properly and in East Java we can also handle it well.
"I ask everyone to maximize this effort. Now, at times like this, as I see complaints that there is a shortage of medicine, God willing, the President will launch a drug package tomorrow, so that the needs, especially those in relative self-isolation, will be met. - support," he said.
In addition, the Governor asked for our collective volunteerism to be able to invite the community today we are still in an emergency PPKM position. Please everyone can keep things disciplined on health protocols.
I would like to invite you at times like this that there should be no inclination, let alone hoarding drugs. Don't do anything to hoard oxygen. Complete of course with the tube or cylinder.
"Now let's dedicate ourselves all to giving the best for the community that we can serve," concluded Khofifah.
On this occasion, the East Java Regional Police Chief also conveyed in maintaining the stabilization of the need for drugs and oxygen so that their distribution reaches the bottom, to the front lines, at the Puskesmas, in shops or the community, while maintaining price stability.
Related to all this, the East Java Police Chief has formed a Task Force and formed a team. Therefore, the Kapolda appealed to the entire community, if you need medicine and oxygen, come to the Regional General Hospital, come to the Puskesmas, come to the shops that have been determined.
"People should not buy for themselves or even sell by taking advantage of this situation," said the Kapolda.
Forkopimda East Java will always be committed to providing these needs, namely the availability of distribution and price stability in accordance with existing regulations.
"For sanctions, everything has been regulated by law, but now it's not a matter of sanctions but the intention of the community to stockpile, store drugs and oxygen, even though they don't get hit, it's wrong," said Inspector General of Police Nico Afinta in front of the media crew. .
"Moreover, there are elements who stockpile to sell and get more profit, both hoarding drugs and oxygen. Teams throughout East Java, both from the Regional Police and the Resort Police, are together to tackle this," he said.
Kapolda advised the entire community, to be sure that the government has prepared, and all are trying to prepare for it.
"Don't panic, stay home, obey the 5-M, take care of yourself, take care of your family, and take care of the country," he concluded.
