By: Dendy Rohmat )*
The pandemic is not over yet and society must be able to adapt to the situation. One form of adaptation in the new normal era is to always apply Prokes and have followed a complete vaccination.
At the beginning of the pandemic, people were panic buying so that masks, vitamins, even herbs and red ginger became rare items. They are very afraid of getting Corona so they do everything they can to stay healthy. In addition, the appeal to stay at home also continues to be echoed because indeed human mobility can trigger an increase in daily Covid cases.
But now we don’t have to overreact to Corona in the New Normal Era. Especially now that there is a Corona vaccine and the restrictions on the application of community activities (PPKM) have been relaxed. The pandemic is not over but that doesn’t mean you have to lock yourself up at home until Corona is gone from the face of the earth.
Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin stated that people can live in the new normal era with health protocols and vaccinations. You can carry out activities as usual as long as you wear a mask and obey other points in the health protocol (Prokes).
In a sense, health protocols are still a requirement for activities outside the home. We really can’t just isolate ourselves at home because it will be difficult to earn money (because not everyone can work from home). It is permissible to work outside as long as you wear a mask and comply with the Prokes.
Prokes discipline is the key to survive in the midst of a pandemic. The reason is, there are starting to be people who are slack and lazy to wear masks. If someone wears it, it’s not in the right position or sag and is useless because it doesn’t cover the nose for nothing.
Whereas WHO recommends the use of a double mask with a disposable mask position inside and a cloth mask on the outside, to strengthen filtration and protect against omicron. Don’t just take your mask off because omicron can spread 70 times faster than delta. The cleanliness of cloth masks must also be considered and must be washed with hot water.
Apart from masks, also pay attention to other points in Prokes such as reducing mobility and avoiding crowds. These two things are the most frequent violations. Don’t even deliberately make a large event because it is still prone to Corona transmission. Don’t even go out of town (if it’s not for an important business), let alone abroad, it’s still prone to Omicron transmission.
Vaccination is also a requirement for successful living in the new normal era. Have you vaccinated? Don’t forget to vaccinate up to 3 times and check the booster vaccine schedule in the Peduli Protect application. There have been many vaccines, not only in hospitals and health centers but also in the private sector. So there is no reason to refuse the vaccine.
Vaccination is very important because it can increase the human body’s immunity, so it will be safe from the dangers of Corona. While boosters are given to enhance immunity. If you have been vaccinated 3 times, you are guaranteed to be safe, of course with the condition that you obey the Health Procedures and continue to maintain your body’s immunity and a healthy diet, as well as exercise discipline.
To successfully live in the new normal era, don’t underestimate the health protocol because it must be done, even if it’s just going to the home page. Masks are mandatory items that must be purchased during monthly shopping. In addition, be diligent to wash your hands and obey the other points in Prokes. Vaccines must also be followed so that the body is free of Corona.
)* The author is a contributor to the Press Circle and Cikini Students