COVID-19 Policy Finally Bears Sweet Fruit, Ridwan Kamil Admits Being Haunted by Pandemic-related Dreams

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesian Independence Day is a moment that brings joy to Ridwan Kamil's heart. Not only because of the lively atmosphere on August 17th, but also because it is his beloved child's 17th birthday and the decrease in Covid-19 cases in West Java.

Ridwan Kamil expressed his happiness during a Q&A session at the Festival of Independence event with KapanLagi Youniverse on Tuesday (17/6).

As known, Ridwan Kamil has implemented policies to overcome Covid-19 in West Java. This is not an easy task considering that West Java has a population of 50 million people.

Initially in a critical condition, West Java managed to reduce hospital occupancy rates to 28% thanks to Ridwan Kamil's efforts. However, this achievement was certainly not obtained easily.

1. The Most Difficult Challenge

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Ridwan Kamil revealed the initial condition where oxygen crisis also hit West Java. However, he tried every possible way to reduce the death rate due to Covid-19.

"Just imagine, during the oxygen crisis, we didn't have any oxygen cylinders," said the man who is familiarly called Kang Emil.

One of them is by providing oxygen concentrators. To obtain them, it requires a long struggle such as staying overnight at an oxygen concentrator factory abroad, the unavailability of sea vessels so they have to take a plane even though the ticket price is more expensive than the oxygen purchased.

In addition, Ridwan Kamil also has the heaviest responsibility, which he considers as the most difficult, namely educating the public. Public communication, including criticism and bullying, which are challenges, are greeted optimistically by Kang Emil.

2. Haunted by Dreams About the Pandemic

Behind Ridwan Kamil's long struggle that finally bears sweet fruit, there is still an interesting story that is rarely known to the public. While striving to reduce the number of Covid-19 cases in West Java, Ridwan Kamil is always haunted by dreams about the pandemic.

The dreams that accompany Ridwan Kamil's sleep are also quite diverse. It is said that Ridwan Kamil once dreamt of being chased by an ambulance and meeting with the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. Quite something, right KLovers.

(kpl/rsp)