Even though she belongs to the vulnerable group, Tati had never taken up the offer to be vaccinated against Covid-19, because she was unsure as to the origins and safety of the vaccine that would be used.

The situation outside Java and Bali has also been improving. The number of provinces under level 4 restrictions has dropped from seven to four.

On the other hand, Jakarta, Bali, Yogyakarta and the Riau Islands are a few of the regions that have the highest first-dose vaccination coverage rate among the elderly.

Pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma Tbk initially launched an individual gotong-royong vaccination program on July 9-10 in several areas in Java and Bali.

Indonesia’s low vaccination coverage, even below the world average of 5 percent, has not succeeded in reducing the fatality rate (CFR) of COVID-19. The rate is still too small to provide any tangible benefits.

The country’s healthcare facilities are expected to implement the COVID-19 vaccination program, but they are overwhelmed with an increasing number of patients seeking treatment for the disease.

People around the country are enthusiastically waiting for the Covid-19 mass vaccination drive.

The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has declared the Covid-19 vaccine holy and halal.