The 162nd batch of vaccinations arrives in Indonesia

As part of the 162nd vaccine shipment, the Indonesian government got 482 thousand doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in completed form.

The vaccines were obtained through a contribution from COVAX to address the country's immunisation needs, according to Usman Kansong, Director General of Information and Public Communication at the Ministry of Communications and Informatics.

"The timely delivery of vaccines has aided in the acceleration and expansion of immunisation coverage in Indonesia," he noted.

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has previously requested that newly delivered vaccines be distributed to regions across Indonesia as soon as possible in order to speed up COVID-19 immunizations.

The government has continued to educate the people about vaccinations, in addition to ensuring the availability of vaccine stocks and measures to speed vaccinations, Kansong said.

He went on to say that the education is being given to individuals who are sceptical of the vaccine and are hesitant to get it.

According to Kansong, the COVID-19 vaccination protects against the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has mutated multiple times.

He went on to say that vaccinations are critical for protecting people and the country from the threat of COVID-19.

The government has continued to educate the people about vaccinations, in addition to ensuring the availability of vaccine stocks and measures to speed vaccinations, Kansong said.

He went on to say that the education is being given to individuals who are sceptical of the vaccine and are hesitant to get it.

According to Kansong, the COVID-19 vaccination protects against the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which has mutated multiple times.

He went on to say that vaccinations are critical for protecting people and the country from the threat of COVID-19.

Currently, the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) has issued emergency use licences to 11 brands of COVID-19 vaccinations, he said.

According to him, the government has advised the public not to be finicky about vaccination brands because all vaccines issued by the government are equally safe and effective.

"Don't take any chances by presuming the pandemic is over.
Also, please follow the health rules at all times "He made a statement.

In response to the Omicron case discovered in Indonesia, he advised the public to remain calm yet watchful while following health standards and government recommendations.

"The appearance of the Omicron variety has reminded us to constantly apply the health protocols and immediately receive immunisation for those who have not," he said, as commanded by President Jokowi.