Indonesia Highlights: Jakarta’s PSBB Extended to January 2021 | Govt Shoots Down Claim of Sinovac Vaccine’s Ineffectiveness | Indonesian Ministers Awarded for Their Integrity

After a long year spent in lockdown and uncertainties, Jakarta residents and much of Indonesia are anxiously awaiting the Christmas and New Year’s holiday.

However, Anies reasserted the call for residents to refrain from any gatherings and to stay home during the holiday break.

“It is crucial for the families in Jakarta to not travel outside the home let alone travel outside of the city.”

Source: http://go.kompas.com/read/2020/12/21/201618774/jakarta-extends-partial-lockdown-until-january-2021 

2. Indonesian Govt Denies Reports of Sinovac’s Covid-19 Vaccine Ineffectiveness

After media reports circulated with claims that the Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine is the weakest of the other 10 coronavirus vaccines available, the Indonesian government has spoken out.

Spokesperson for Covid-19 Vaccination for the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration, Lucia Rizka Andalusia denied such reports.

She added that the WHO has not issued any official documents or information regarding the immunity response of the 10 Covid-19 vaccine candidates which the government has confirmed with the WHO Indonesia.

Lucia asserted that the Indonesian government remains committed to providing Covid-19 vaccines that are safe, effective, and works fast.

Source: https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/12/21/18142791/jubir-vaksinasi-bantah-sinovac-dinilai-paling-lemah