Religious Leaders Urged to Play Central Role in Pandemic Mitigation

Former Muhammadiyah chairman Buya Ahmad Syafii Maarif said the current surge in cases showed that the disease could harm anyone, regardless of social rank, ethnicity, race or creed.

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The atmosphere of intimacy between interfaith leaders at the Mass Vaccination of Ulama, Interfaith Leaders, and Santri at the auditorium of the Great Mosque of Central Java (MAJT), Semarang City, Wednesday (10/3/2021).

The involvement of religious leaders is needed to encourage communities to address COVID-19 together. This encouragement needs to be conveyed in a communicative and amicable way.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The recent COVID-19 case spike, which has resulted in the soaring occupancy of hospital beds, is attributable partly to public ignorance about the pandemic. Interfaith leaders have been urged to become role models to help remind people to increase their awareness and comply with health protocols.