Covid-19 Task Force Finds Football Club Gathering 'Regrettable'
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Ricky Mohammad Nugraha
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Petir Garda Bhwana
Rabu, 28 April 2021 12:27 WIB
Persija supporters ignite flares to celebrate the victory of the capital's soccer club in the final match of the 2021 Menpora (Youth and Sports Minister) Cup at the Hotel Indonesia (HI) Rounabout, Jakarta, Monday, April 26, 2021. ANTARA/Ahmad Tri Hawaari
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The large gathering that took place in the downtown area of Jakarta by football fans attracted the attention of national authorities, mainly the national Covid-19 task force that urged lower level governments to act firmly against the football fans who created a crowd amidst the pandemic.
“We hope members of the public, public figures, and religious figures could synergize with the government and local task forces in backing regional-level monitoring,” said Covid-19 task force spokesperson Wiku Adisasmito on April 27.
Wiku then specifically addressed the specific flash crowd that gathered to celebrate a win of the Jakarta football club.
“This is truly regrettable. There is a plethora of documentation of this activity that clearly shows crowds that violate health protocols and can potentially cause new Covid-19 transmission,” he said.
He also addressed that the massive vaccination programs currently taking place are not a ‘magical’ solution that would suddenly eradicate the coronavirus pandemic and is not a reason to be negligent in implementing proper health protocols.
