Java-Bali PPKM Extended Again; No Regions at Level 4

The implementation of Community Activity Restriction Policy (PPKM) in Java-Bali has been extended again from September 21st to October 4th, 2021. Based on the Instruction of the Minister of Home Affairs (Inmendagri) Number 43 of 2021, there are no longer any areas in Java-Bali with level 4 status under this PPKM.

The majority, or 85 regencies/cities in Java-Bali, are implementing PPKM level 3. This number is higher than the previous week, which had 82 regencies/cities.

Furthermore, 43 regencies/cities are implementing PPKM level 2. This number remains the same as the previous week.

The following is a detailed list of areas implementing PPKM level 2-3 in Java-Bali:

PPKM Level 3

1. DKI Jakarta: Kepulauan Seribu Islands Regency, West Jakarta City Administration, East Jakarta City Administration, South Jakarta City Administration, North Jakarta City Administration, and Central Jakarta City Administration.
2. Banten: Serang Regency, Pandeglang Regency, and Lebak Regency.
3. West Java: Sukabumi City, Bogor City, Bekasi City, Bandung City, Tasikmalaya Regency, Purwakarta Regency, Tasikmalaya City, Depok City, Cimahi City, Banjar City, Cirebon City, Cirebon Regency, Bogor Regency, Bekasi Regency, West Bandung Regency, Bandung Regency, and Sumedang Regency.
4. Central Java: Wonosobo Regency, Wonogiri Regency, Tegal Regency, Sukoharjo Regency, Sragen Regency, Purworejo Regency, Purbalingga Regency, Magelang Regency, Surakarta City, Magelang City, Klaten Regency, Kebumen Regency, Karanganyar Regency, Cilacap Regency, Banyumas Regency, Brebes Regency, Salatiga City, and Boyolali Regency.
5. Yogyakarta Special Region: Sleman Regency, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta City, Kulonprogo Regency, and Gunungkidul Regency.
6. East Java: Tulungagung Regency, Trenggalek Regency, Situbondo Regency, Sidoarjo Regency, Ponorogo Regency, Pacitan Regency, Ngawi Regency, Magetan Regency, Madiun Regency, Lumajang Regency, Surabaya City, Probolinggo City, Mojokerto City, Malang City, Batu City, Kediri Regency, Bondowoso Regency, Blitar Regency, Nganjuk Regency, Mojokerto Regency, Malang Regency, Lamongan Regency, Gresik Regency, Madiun City, and Bangkalan Regency.
7. Bali: Jembrana Regency, Bangli Regency, Karangasem Regency, Badung Regency, Gianyar Regency, Klungkung Regency, Tabanan Regency, Buleleng Regency, and Denpasar City.

PPKM Level 2

1. Banten: Serang Regency, Pandeglang Regency, and Lebak Regency.
2. West Java: Kuningan Regency, Sukabumi Regency, Pangandaran Regency, Majalengka Regency, Karawang Regency, Indramayu Regency, Cianjur Regency, Ciamis Regency, Subang Regency, and Garut Regency.
3. Central Java: Temanggung Regency, Rembang Regency, Pemalang Regency, Pati Regency, Kudus Regency, Tegal City, Semarang City, Pekalongan City, Kendal Regency, Banjarnegara Regency, Semarang Regency, Pekalongan Regency, Jepara Regency, Grobogan Regency, Blora Regency, Batang Regency, and Demak Regency.
4. East Java: Kediri City, Jombang Regency, Banyuwangi Regency, Tuban Regency, Sumenep Regency, Sampang Regency, Probolinggo Regency, Pasuruan Regency, Pamekasan Regency, Pasuruan City, Jember Regency, and Bojonegoro Regency.

The government is also considering a gradual easing of restrictions in this PPKM. Some of these relaxations include:

1. A trial opening of shopping malls for children under 12 years old, with parental supervision and accompaniment.
2. Cinemas will be opened in level 3 and 2 regencies/cities with a maximum capacity of 50%. However, this requires the use of the PeduliLindungi application and strict adherence to health protocols.
3. The opening of Liga 2 matches will be held in level 3 and 2 regencies/cities with a maximum of eight matches per week.
4. Restaurants and outdoor sports facilities can operate at 50% capacity.
5. Non-essential offices in level 3 regencies/cities can implement 25% work from office.

Although several areas have experienced a decrease in PPKM level, the public is continuously urged to diligently implement the 3M health protocols to prevent the spread of the corona virus. These health protocols include wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap.