SHINTA SILVIA (1888203008) (UAS)
THE WEAKON OF THE WORLD DUE TO
COVID 19
COVID-19
(coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a new type of coronavirus,
Sars-CoV-2, which was first reported in Wuhan China on 31 December 2019.
Covid-19 can cause symptoms of acute respiratory disorders such as fever above
38 ° C, coughing and shortness of breath for humans. It can also be accompanied
by weakness, muscle aches, and diarrhea. In patients with severe Covid-19, can
cause pneumonia, acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Covid-19 can be transmitted from human to human through close contact and
droplets (splashes of fluid when sneezing and coughing), not through the air.
Covid-19 forms when viewed through an electron microscope such as a virus that
has a crown. There are two general strategies to reduce the spread of the
corona virus, believing social distancing and lockdown.
To
suppress the spread of co-19 in Indonesia, President Jokowi on 15 March 2020
called on residents to implement social distancing to reduce the spread of
co-19. Social distancing policy seems not yet fully understood by the community
as a strategy to prevent the spread of covid-19. Because, although co-19 is
very troubling to the community in terms of health and personal safety, the
bond of social relations is still stronger in the people's perspective. Where
the application of social distancing becomes a dilemma in its application.
First, people have difficulty running social distancing because of habits in
togetherness, cooperation, solidarity, and the like as a form of social
interaction. Secondly, for ordinary people, they assume that social distancing
is only limited to maintaining distance, seen at times when in public areas
such as when queuing at an automated teller machine (ATM). This is the problem
that must be solved, finding a solution to prevent the spread of Covid-19 more
effectively. Moreover, the appeal is not going home from the government before
the fasting month, some people seem to be starting to disobey. Thus the policy
on social distancing must be emphasized more on physical distancing. On the
other hand, economic factors are also factors that cannot be ignored, the fear
of losing work. This is understandable because so far there are still many
businesses that have not explicitly stated their alignments with the work from
home (WFH) policy for various reasons. Add to this the fact that there are
community members who really have to leave the house because only by leaving
the house can the survival of their families be maintained. Online motorcycle
taxi drivers and informal sector workers are groups who are dealing with
difficult choices today. Last but not least, there is no other choice,
overcoming the Covid-19 outbreak requires synergy of all parties, awareness and
sacrifice of all parties, not only the government, but also the business world,
education, and society. Social sensitivity to others is a force that should be
the spearhead in overcoming this problem. But from the government policy
regarding the implementation of social distancing, there are still many reaping
the pros and cons of the community.
"If I just agree,
if only for social distancing it is only to keep a distance, yet I also feel
uncomfortable when in public transportation to be close, especially with the
opposite sex." (Diamonds, bank employees. March 27, 2020)
"If I personally
agree, so that there will not be many casualties caused by this corona
virus" (Robi, private employee. March 27, 2020)
"As for me, I'm a
believer. I do not agree at all, because we believe that God created the virus.
If we fear God, God willing, it doesn't work. " (Jumadi, online motorcycle
taxi driver. March 27, 2020)
"I do not agree, because the problem is
that there is a God who regulates and I personally only fear God not the
virus." (Kodir, trader. March 27, 2020)
According to social
observers, Anthony Tonggo "social distancing is applied to limit the
distance of interaction or movement of every human being so as not to be
infected with Covid-19. In this context, experts say that this virus can spread
between people who have the virus to others if it is under a meter. So, the
government decided that everyone keep the shortest distance above one meter.
However, the fact is that there are still many people, especially in Ende
Regency who do not understand social distancing as an effort to not spread the
virus freely. According to him, this fact shows that the concept of social
distancing is not well understood by the public due to obstruction of public
communication that is hampered between the government and the community in the villages,
both because the term is in English and limited access to media. In addition,
because of the mentality of the people who are still stubborn, both because of
individual mental obstacles and political obstacles in which the political
sentiments of the elections are still ongoing. So fighting the government is a
way of political choice. Then there is a bad mentality in a society that is
proud to be able to fight the authorities or officials. With these problems, it
is recommended that social distancing should be positioned as a rule, not an
appeal. This means there needs to be sanctions for those who violate them, such
as going to prison or other sanctions. The weakness of social policy distancing
so far is an appeal, without punishment for violators. He reiterated, the
government must carry out repressive measures against people who are not
obedient in keeping their distance or who are still hanging around and
gathering, disperse and the law. Look at the legal loopholes, the government
needs to do repressive actions. This is not under normal conditions, but an
emergency condition. There is no more time for persuasion and education. What
exists is carry out and sanction hard. "(Sunday, March 29, 2020)
The
Covid-19 pandemic is still a polemic not only in Indonesia, but also throughout
the world. Positive patients are increasingly surging every day which makes the
whole country to do various ways to reduce the number of spreads of this
disease. In addition to implementing social distancing, the government will
take decisive steps to do isolation or lockdown. Lockdown is defined as closing
access from inside or outside (quarantine). It can also be said as a situation
that does not allow people to enter or leave a building or area freely for
reasons of something emergency. Lockdown is usually followed by a ban on
holding meetings involving large numbers of people or crowds, closing of
gathering places such as schools, universities or other public places. This
becomes an emergency protocol, established by government authorities in the
sense of protecting the public. If that happens, it will certainly affect many
things in Indonesia. Which certainly will paralyze many sectors in Indonesia,
especially the economy.
"If we see that
the United States has only recently set a national emergency status. In my
opinion, Indonesia has to establish a national emergency status and possibly a
temporary lockdown," (Fadhli Zon, Gerindra Party politician, March 3,
2020)
"I also follow the
news lockdown plan. You better not, poor people. So where from? Is there a
guarantee we are given? People who have good money can buy goods, stock and
food piles. This is the pain of rich people, who like to go abroad, but our
little ones are sacrificed. Little people can't. That was just yesterday the
Jakarta Governor's policy which limited transportation, everyone was troubled.
His wife is long. Frankly, there is no lockdown, I have difficulty finding
money. Usually from online motorcycle taxi, you can get an additional IDR
200,000. Now? Can get Rp. 50,000, it's already profitable. Really quiet. If
it's lockdown, I can't do motorbike, I also can't go home every week to visit
my wife and children in Bogor. " (Abas, tailors and motorcycle taxis
online.44 years)
According to President
Jokowi, what is Lockdown? People may not leave the house, transportation must
all stop, be it buses, private vehicles, bicycle cars, trains, planes all stop.
Office activities were all stopped. "We don't want to take that
path," Jokowi said. "We want to keep economic activity there, but our
people must keep a safe distance, social distancing, physical distancing is the
most important," he continued. Therefore, Jokowi prefers to apply
large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) With this PSBB scheme, economic activity
continues, but there are still a number of restrictions to prevent the spread
of Covid-19. For example, the application of work, study and worship from homes
in vulnerable areas. also reminded to discipline keep distance from each other.
In addition, people are also reminded to always maintain cleanliness. "So
if we all discipline to do that, keep a safe distance, wash your hands after
every activity, do not hold the nose, mouth or eyes, reduce it, lock our hands,
so that transmission can really be prevented "(Jakarta, Kompas.com.02
April 2020, 05:40 WIB)
It
can be concluded, that the Covid-19 phenomenon is very disturbing for humans
throughout the world. The large number of fatalities due to the corona virus
was allegedly because the governments in each country were not ready to deal
with it. In fact, it is undeniable that governments in various countries seem
overwhelmed when 'fighting' against the corona virus. The limited number of
health workers both doctors and nurses and the lack of PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) resulted in health services not optimal. In fact, not a few health
workers who also became victims of the "malignancy" corona virus.
Therefore, the government applies social distancing and physical distancing
which will certainly limit our mobility and mobility. Even lockdown results in
us not being able to move outside the home as usual, which results in us
getting bored and even stressed. If we all want this corona virus to quickly
disappear from the face of the earth, we need to take care of ourselves
according to health protocols and to achieve it, we need cooperation from all
elements of society. Including the government, medical personnel, and each
individual.
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https://www.metrotvnews.com/play/KXyC06RJ-pro-kontra-social-distancing
https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/lockdown-dan-pandemi-corona-di-mata-orang-jelata?page=2
https://koinworks.com/blog/indonesia-lockdown/
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