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TOP REPORT T the spread of COVID-19. They have
he provincial government of Jakar-
ta always continue the effort to stop

conducted tracing, testing and pro-
moting massive campaign of 3M health
Head of Jakarta Health Agency,
ing and physical distancing). Did you
dr. Widyastuti: protocols (*mask wearing, hand-wash-
know how the Jakarta’s Health Agen-
cy promotes the 3M campaign? Read
“The Public our interview below with Jakarta Health
Agency head, dr. Widyastuti:
Already The government has been
actively promoting 3M
Comprehend campaign. What is the goal?

The Importance We always try to educate public to be
discipline in implementating the 3M
protocols, to stop the spread of CO-
of 3M*” VID-19. If they are being discipline, the
transmission will be manageable.

How effective is the use of mask in
preventing the spread of COVID-19?
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As advised by the WHO and the minis-
try of health, wearing mask can prevent
us from droplets coming out of other’s
mouth when they are coughing, sneez-
ing or just talking. To wear mask means
to protect ourself and others from the
risk of contracting COVID-19. A result of
a study found that wearing mask can
prevent us from the risk of contracting
the disease by 70%.

How about hand-washing?

Hand-washing can reduce the risk of
transmission by 35%. This campaign to
promote hand washing is due as to en-
courage people to promote clean and
healthy lifestyle. By promoting clean
and healthy lifestyle, we can avoid risk
of any diseases, including COVID-19.

How is the implementation of 3M health
protocols in the community?

Through our regional working units
(SKPD), we always do the socializing.
Generally, public have understood on
the importance of 3M. It was hard to en-