All journalists who just arrived in Japan will continue to be monitored for their health in the first 14 days from arrival.

The risk indicator analysis is an activity to assess the situation of readiness in the field as well as potential problems that may be encountered, such as the possibility of an increase in cases after Lebaran.

The spike in Covid-19 cases in a number of regions following Idul Fitri is an urgent matter that needs to be handled tactically and decisively. Enforcement of large-scale social restrictions could be one option.

Vaccination and indications of relenting Covid-19 cases should not result in relaxation against virus threats. Government’s tight measures and citizens’ disciplined behavior to follow health protocols.

Minor surges of COVID-19 cases after the Idul Fitri holiday have occurred in a number of areas. Rapid action needs to be taken immediately to prevent a major surge.

The Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) tradition has led to an increase in COVID-19 cases in destination provinces.  Similar incidents after long holidays need to be anticipated in the future.

Costs considered too high and limited supplies of Covid-19 vaccines mean all business entities can participate in the gotong royong (mutual cooperation) vaccination effort.

New, possibly more contagious and virulent variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been found to have spread in Indonesia. Surveillance must be heightened.