(malangkota.go.id) – When Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) are enforced, various supporting elements must be prepared by the local government. Such as traditional markets that must implement physical distancing so as not to trigger the transmission of Covid-19 and the community's food needs are met because residents are advised to do activities at home. The local government must also allocate a special budget for the distribution of social assistance for affected residents.
In relation to this, the Governor of East Java, Khofifah Indar Parawansa conducted an inspection of a number of supporting facilities in Malang Raya, Thursday (14/05/2020) because the PSBB will be implemented in this area. "Today is the first day of the trial so that all vital sectors must be ensured to be ready so that when the PSBB is implemented there are no obstacles and does not make the community restless," he said.
From the results of Governor Khofifah's inspection of the Klojen traditional market in Malang City, it has implemented a distance arrangement, namely by arranging the trading schedule of traders with an odd-even system. "If today the powder or stalls with even numbers are selling, then the next day it is the stalls with odd numbers," explained the woman in the hijab.
Meanwhile, Kampung Tangguh in Sukun District, Malang City, which is a food barn for residents, also received appreciation from the former Minister of Social Affairs. According to Khofifah, because here residents unite to raise various aids which are then distributed to residents in need or affected by the Covid-19 outbreak," he explained.
In this village, it can also be a control of the distribution of social assistance, so that residents who do not receive it can be covered or fulfilled. The Governor together with the Regional Police Chief and the Commander of the V/Brawijaya Military Command also witnessed a simulation of handling positive Covid-19 patients who died and gave positive appreciation because the handling was good.
With good handling and in accordance with health protocols for positive Covid-19 patients who died, Khofifah explained, it is hoped that there will be no more rejection of bodies and the public will not be afraid when there is a funeral. High officials in the ranks of East Java Province also reviewed the independent quarantine places prepared by the Malang Regency Government and Malang City. (say/yon)
