Day: October 29, 2021

Boost immunity through vegetable, fruit intake and healthy lifestyle

Immunity against COVID-19 can be boosted by consuming a wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Indonesian Allergy and Immunology Association’s Chairman, Prof. Iris Rengganis, stated. “Fresh vegetables and fruits offer protection if we get infected. People can boost their immune system by eating them

Regions should be prepared against hydrometeorological disasters: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has urged the Regional Disaster MitigationOffices (BPBD) in 34 provinces to take precautionary measures against likely hydrometeorological disasters, including floods, flash floods, landslides, and strong winds. The need for the local governments and community to be prepared refers to information from the Meteorology, Climatology,

Jakarta administration backs collective leave removal for greater good

Jakarta Deputy Governor, Ahmad Riza Patria, supported the abolition of collective leave on December 24 for the good of the community to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. “Hence, this is indeed for the common good to avoid a new cluster of COVID-19. The government has attempted to reduce the people’s

House Speaker supports COVID-19 vaccination for 5- to 11-year-old kids

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR-RI) Puan Maharani supports the government’s plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for children in the age bracket of five to 11 years. Maharani noted that this step will expand coverage for citizens, who are protected from COVID-19. “We are grateful that the plan to

Minister details cooperation opportunities with Pacific countries

There are several cooperation opportunities that can be explored with countries in the Pacific region to overcome future global challenges, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan has said. “There are still many areas of trade, investment, and cooperation that need to be explored together by Indonesia and

Early warning important to face La Nina-caused disasters: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) highlighted the criticality of early warning in facing the risk of hydrometeorological disasters that increases due to La Nina phenomenon that is projected to last until February 2022. He urged the head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to provide detailed information