The Reasons Why Batam Runs New Normal When Covid-19 Transmission Still Occur

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BATAM - Covid-19 transmission is still happening, but why will Batam implement New Normal?

That question often comes out before the implementation of New Normal in Batam on June 15, 2020.

Until Sunday (06/07/2020) the number of Corona virus cases in Batam reached 158 cases.

Moreover, the two sub-districts in Batam are still a special concern in the map of Covid-19 spread.

The two districts namely Batuampar District and Batam Kota District.

Responding to this, Head of Batam City Health Department (Kadinkes), Didi Kusmarjadi did not miss his response.

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"New Normal must be supported by strong regulations, in this case a local regulation," he told TribunBatam on Sunday (6/7/2020).

He continued, with the issuance of Regional Regulations (Perda) related to the implementation of New Normal, the government can enforce regulations optimally.

"So there are strict sanctions," he added.

Didi did not argue, the economic downturn in Batam residents was the main reason the government considered New Normal discourse even though the addition of the Covid-19 case continued.

Related to the discourse of Nongsa District used as a pilot project for the implementation of New Normal in Batam City, Didi also gave the reason.

"Nongsa was a green zone. Later only cases emerged. But this is also considered, because the level of cases there is low, "he explained.

In addition to the relatively low number of cases and several positive patients confirmed that Covid-19 in Nongsa District was successfully cured, this district is also one of the mainland sub-districts in Batam City with a relatively small number of tourism industries.

Therefore, Batam City Government hopes that the implementation of New Normal there can be an example of success for every other district.

"Mayor certainly has consideration. Apart from hinterland, Nongsa also had few cases. In addition, consideration of the economic wheel must also be an excuse, "lid Didi.