Relaxed PPKM, Increased Public Mobility in Retail and Recreation Areas in November 2021

The easing of community activity restriction (PPKM) policies has driven an increase in public mobility in several public places, such as shopping malls and offices. A report from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that Indonesian public mobility in retail and recreational areas increased again in November 2021.

The average movement of people to trade and retail locations increased by 5.3% last month compared to the normal condition before the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, the movement of people in this sector was 4.32% in October 2021 compared to normal conditions. In fact, movement in this sector had dropped drastically in July-August 2021, reaching -20% and -12.4% respectively compared to normal conditions.

Furthermore, the movement of people to workplaces and transit points has also begun to improve. The respective changes in mobility reached -9.9% and -16% compared to normal conditions.

However, the movement of people to places selling daily necessities decreased slightly to 24.2% in November 2021 compared to normal conditions before the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, public mobility to these places reached 24.58% the previous month.

Similarly, the movement of people to parks and homes decreased slightly in November 2021. The respective changes in mobility reached 0.2% and 5% compared to normal conditions.

The recovery of public mobility outside the home must be accompanied by the disciplined implementation of the 3M health protocols: wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands with soap. In addition, the public is urged to avoid crowds and reduce mobility if unnecessary.