Day: December 21, 2021

Ministry invites younger generation to brush up on sharia economy

The Ministry of Finance has invited the younger generation to educate themselves about the sharia economy in order to encourage inclusive national sharia economic growth. “We invite the creative, intelligent young generation in Indonesia to be educated about the sharia economy from an early age, starting from an interest in

International arrivals up in last two months: spokesperson

The number of international arrivals in Indonesia has increased in the last two months, the government spokesperson for COVID-19 handling, Wiku Adisasmito, informed on Tuesday. “Unfortunately, in the midst of the Omicron threat and efforts to maintain the number of cases to stay controlled, in the last two months, the

IPB researchers develop ELISA-based COVID test kit

Researchers from the Center for Primate Studies of IPB University’s Agency for Research and Community Service (PSSP-LPPM) have developed a prototype for a COVID-19 test kit based on ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). The innovation was motivated by the need for increasing vigilance for tackling COVID-19 through vaccinations, head of PSSP-LPPM

Sinovac vaccine safe for 6–11 year olds: IDAI

Member of the Immunization Task Force of the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), Cissy Rachiana Sudjana Prawira Kartasasmita, has emphasized that the Sinovac vaccine is safe for children aged 6–11 years. “It is a myth if someone says that the vaccine is not safe. It is not true. The vaccine for

Mild KIPI seen in children after COVID-19 vaccination: IDAI

Two types of mild post-immunization incidents  (KIPI) can be seen in children after a COVID-19 vaccination, according to the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI). “KIPI is possible to happen but it is only for a small percentage with mild symptoms. There are two types of KIPI, namely general and local,” a member

Regulating people’s mobility from upstream to downstream: Ministry

The Transportation Ministry has said it is continuing to regulate people’s mobility on transportation modes, from upstream to downstream, to reduce potential COVID-19 transmission. “Even though people are not prohibited from traveling, but we are still implementing health protocols by limiting travel destinations and tightening travel regulations. We are trying