Not Yet Implemented Thoroughly, Here are the Criteria for Areas that Can Implement New Normal

Kapanlagi.com - New normal has officially been implemented since June 1, 2020. However, in reality, new normal is not implemented simultaneously and comprehensively throughout Indonesia. New normal is only implemented in four provinces and 25 regencies/cities. Why is that? Apparently, there are several criteria for areas that can implement new normal.

So far, the four provinces that have been deemed by the government to meet the criteria for implementing new normal are DKI Jakarta, West Sumatra, West Java, and Gorontalo. Meanwhile, the 25 regencies/cities that also meet the requirements are scattered in several regions.

So, what are the criteria for areas that can implement new normal? Here's the explanation, adapted from liputan6.com.

1. Low Covid-19 Transmission Index

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The first criterion for areas that can implement the new normal is to have a low Covid-19 transmission index or R0. The low Covid-19 transmission index (R0) referred to here is below 1.

This Covid-19 transmission index indicates the extent of coronavirus transmission in an area. An R0 below 1 means that one person infected with the Covid-19 coronavirus is likely to transmit it to less than 1 person only. That is why a low transmission index is one of the criteria for areas that can implement the new normal.

2. Readiness Level

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In addition to low Covid transmission index, the government also reviews the readiness level of areas that will implement the new normal. Areas with high transmission rates are considered to be lacking sufficient readiness to implement the new normal.

Therefore, the government always monitors the curve of Covid-19 coronavirus spread in various areas. One of the ways is by deploying the Covid-19 Handling Acceleration Task Force and the Indonesian National Armed Forces-Police, especially to areas with high transmission rates.

3. Implementation of Health Protocols

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The third criterion for areas that can implement the new normal is related to the implementation of health protocols. As we know, every activity carried out during the new normal must be done with health protocols, such as always wearing masks and maintaining distance.

The government through the Ministry of Health has issued health protocol circulars that must be implemented in the industrial or company sector. In addition, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has also issued similar circulars regarding the implementation of worship and other activities in places of worship. The hope is that the community can implement these health protocols in various activities during the new normal period.

Those are among the 3 criteria for areas that can implement the new normal. It needs to be understood that the success or failure of the new normal will depend greatly on the community's compliance with health protocols. So during the new normal period, remain cautious and obedient to the existing health protocols.

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