JAYAPURA - Assistant for Economic Affairs and People's Welfare of the Papua Regional Office Muhammad Musa'ad realized that the flag ceremony commemorating the 77th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, August 17, 2022, would cause a number of crowds despite restrictions on participants.
Therefore, he asked all participants of the ceremony who would later attend, to carry out strict health protocols, such as wearing masks and reducing activities that have the potential to transmit the Covid-19 virus.
"In fact, not only for the flag ceremony at the Lukas Enembe Stadium, Jayapura Regency, it may also be that after the ceremony, there is a stage for entertainment. Now we ask all those present to participate in carrying out the health program strictly because of the transmission of this Covid-19," explained Musa'ad in Jayapura, Monday (15/8/2022).
Musa'ad hopes that by implementing strict health protocols, the celebration of Independence Day will not cause new cases, especially now that the number of positive cases of COVID-19 is rising.
"That's why on this independence day of the Republic of Indonesia, the committee also held vaccinations. Therefore, we appeal to people who want to come to the celebration to immediately vaccinate and to implement health protocols," he hoped..
Meanwhile, it was mentioned regarding the number of Paskibraka in the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, he added, it was certain that it would not be reduced. The 17-8-45 formation is planned to get the inauguration on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. ***