Mayor Was Surprised Covid-19 Cases Increased, Asks Residents to Not Remiss on New Normal Phase

TRIBUNBATAM.id, TANJUNGPINANG - Commander of Kodim (Dandim) 0315 / Bintan Col. Inf I Gusti Ketut Artasuyasa, reminded the people of Tanjungpinang to obey the health protocol.

"I hope residents in Tanjungpinang avoid the transmission of Covid-19 and of course always prioritize health protocols," said Dandim when reviewing the implementation of New Normal at Pasar Baru, Tanjungpinang City, Sunday (12/07/2020).

Accompanied by the Acting Mayor of Tanjungpinang, Rahma, they followed Pasar Baru area on foot.

Occasionally Dandim 0315 / Bintan participated in distributing masks to residents while at the same time giving an appeal.

"This activity is to examine directly the implementation of New Normal in Pasar Baru.

We remind residents who have not yet disciplined themselves by implementing health protocols, "he said at the activity which was participated in by leaders of Regional Leadership Coordination Forum.

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Meanwhile, Rahma said that with the addition of positive case of Covid-19 in the City of Gurindam had surprised her.

She also hopes that the public will not be careless, negligent and complacent and still adhere to the health protocol.

"I along with FKPD immediately reviewed and saw market conditions as well as distributing masks and appealed to the public to always wear masks and apply health protocols.

Some have obeyed well, "she said.

Regarding the addition of two positive cases, she said that together with FKPD, it still appealed to the public to be vigilant, even though Tanjungpinang had implemented New Normal.

She explained, the implementation of the review was inseparable from the role and synergy of FKPD Tanjungpinang, which together helped council fight against Covid-19.

"I would also like to express my gratitude and appreciation to FKPD Tanjungpinang, who so far have continued to work together in the fight against Covid-19.

We hope that this virus will end soon so that various government programs can be implemented well, "she explained.

"Don't be careless and negligent in applying health protocols, I urge the public to always wear masks, wash hands with soap and running water, keep a distance, if you feel unwell, immediately see a doctor, health center or hospital," she concluded. (TribunBatam.id)

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