By: Dodik Prasetyo )*
Covid-19 pandemic is expected to reach a longer time than originally predicted, not just a few months but can be 2 years. The cause is the vaccine has not been found. Like it or not, people are welcoming the new normal era by slowly opening offices and markets. But it must be endured with discipline to maintain body immunity and environmental hygiene, so it can be said that the community itself is the determinant of the new normal phase.
The new normal phase is often discussed by many people, lately. We have to face the reality that Corona has not been able to leave Indonesia, so inevitably it is compulsory to adjust and live a new normal life. Adaptation and discipline are the keys to determining the success of the new normal phase.
The new normal is a condition where humans can leave the house and move as usual. But with very strict regulations. However, the new normal phase must be faced, because if it continues to be in the wheel house the economy will not be able to run smoothly.
This strict regulation is certainly intended to protect themselves from corona disease. As usual, all people who leave the house must wear a mask and always wash their hands or wear a hand sanitizer. This protection protocol from covid-19 viruses in the new normal era also requires companies to form a corona handling team. So hygiene in the workplace must be done, at least there is cleaning every 4 hours. Especially in the office that is often used by many people, such as door handles, elevators, stairs, and others.
The company is also required to make regulations to schedule the work of incoming employees in turn. For example there are 3 days allotment for work from home, while 3 days must enter the office. This is also to obey the PSBB rules because if the number of incoming employees decreases, the crowd also decreases and reduces the risk of transmission of the covid-19 virus.
For overtime hours should also be deleted, otherwise 3 shifts can be made for work shifts. Especially if there are employees over the age of 50 years, then don’t overburden with overtime work. This rule was made to reduce fatigue at work and employees also had enough time to rest, so that their stamina was maintained. If everyone has good physical and immunity, it won’t be easy to get corona. The company can also provide vitamin C intake so that all employees are healthy.
In public places such as markets and schools, a place for washing hands must be provided complete with running water and soap. If there can be several places, so no need to queue for long. Inside the supermarket, visitors are also restricted, because it is to maintain distance between buyers (at least 1 meter) and reduce crowds. If it is not restricted, then it is the same as violating PSBB and can be acted upon by the authorities.
Why is the school planned to open in a few months in the new normal phase? Because the application of school from home was not 100 percent successful. When studying distance, there are obstacles such as weak signals or limited smartphone quota. In fact, there are parents who do not have a device and only have a normal cellphone, so that their children are confused when going to deposit homework. When there are educational shows on TV, it turns out there are still areas that are not reached by electricity.
The new normal era we have to face and its success depends on the behavior of the people themselves. Always remember to diligently wash your hands and immediately take a shower and wash your hair and change clothes when you get home when you are gone. When going outside, wear a mask to protect yourself from the potential for Covid-19 virus. The new normal is lived with an open heart, and hopefully the corona vaccine will soon be found.
)* The author is a contributor to the Indonesian Strategic Information Study Institute (LSISI)