VOI - Voice of Indonesia | RRI - Radio Republik Indonesia

Jan. 27 - The second Covid-19 vaccination to President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reaffirms that the Sinovac vaccine is clean and halal.

"Through this second vaccination, President Joko Widodo has again provided assurance to all Indonesians that the Covid-19 vaccine is clean and halal," said Presidential spokesman, M. Fadjroel Rachman in a press statement received by RRI.co.id, Wednesday (27 / 1/2021).

Fadjroel explained according to the fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), the vaccine is also safe and effective according to international standards through Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) issued by the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).

"Once again, the President emphasized that Covid-19 vaccination for around 181.5 million people will be free of charge," he added.

Then, continued Fadjroel, after this second vaccination, President Jokowi also reminded the public to maintain health protocols even after getting vaccinated.

"Wear a mask, keep your distance, wash your hands, because that is the key," he concluded.

The second Covid-19 vaccination was carried out by President Joko Widodo on Wednesday. He has received the first vaccination on January 13, 2021.

The first and second vaccinations are also rolling out throughout Indonesia, followed by vaccinating the heads of provinces, districts, and cities as well as religious and community leaders in those areas.

Today's vaccination coincides with the start of vaccination for 1.4 million health workers throughout Indonesia as the front line in the global war to break the chain of the Covid-19 pandemic. (RRI)