inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Greater Jakarta Metro. Regional Police released 575 tons sack of rice and 18,653 food packages to be distributed to people in the jurisdiction of Greater Jakarta Metro. Regional Police. The distribution of basic needs is one solution for the affected residents in undergoing the implementation of Emergency Community Activity Restrictions. Deputy Chief of  Greater Jakarta Metro. Regional Police, Brigadier General Hendro Pandowo said that at this time, people not only need empathy but also social assistance for daily life. "Therefore, during the implementation of Emergency Community Activity Restrictions, Greater Jakarta Metro. Regional Police Jaya prepared and handed over assistance in the form of 575 tons sack of rice and 18,653 food packages," he explained at the Greater Jakarta Metro. Regional Police Promoter Building, today Saturday (07/17/21). Brigadier General Hendro Pandowo explained, the social assistance from the National Police will be carried out simultaneously throughout Indonesia during the Emergency Community Activity Period and hopes that the provision of basic food packages can relieve people affected by Covid-19. "In addition, these are all forms or forms of the presence of the Police in the community. Hopefully this assistance will be a charity of worship and a blessing for all of us," he explained. The One Star General then explained that the number of Covid-19 spreads was increasing day by day in Indonesia. It was noted, on Friday (07/16/2021) Indonesia took the first position with the highest number of active Covid-19 cases worldwide. Meanwhile, Jakarta recorded a new record of active cases which reached 113,139 cases.