inp.polri.go.id - Gorontalo. The National Police Chief, Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, gave his appreciation to Gorontalo Province to achieve the Covid-19 vaccination, which is already above 70 percent. According to him, this is in line with the expectations of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo. The National Police Chief conveyed this when conducting a review of mass vaccination activities held throughout Indonesia or 34 Polda ranks. On this occasion, the National Police Chief also checked directly at the Gorontalo Regional Police Headquarters Field, Thursday (12/16/2021). "This all can be happen because of the hard work and cooperation between all stakeholders, in this case, the synergy between Regional Leadership Communication Forum, so that the achievement target number can be reached and we hope today it can reach 71 percent," explained the National Police Chief. The National Police Chief explained that today we are also holding simultaneous vaccinations in 34 provinces, hoping to be able to carry out vaccinations at 800,000 to 1 million. The National Police Chief also explained that the President asked all regions to improve their achievements with various strategies, expected to reach 70 percent by the end of December. "We hope that in the period ahead up to the last week, we really can reach the 70 percent target. As the President's target, so that the expected community immunity is formed," explained the National Police Chief. The National Police Chief added that the acceleration of vaccination to achieve the target of communal immunity is significant in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic. The achievement of communal immunity is also one of the efforts to prevent all types of new variants of Covid-19, one of which is Omicron. "This is very important because we know that currently, new variants are emerging; approximately 72 countries are currently infected with the new Omicron variant. So like it or not, one of the things we have to do is how to accelerate vaccination, especially for people who have not had time," explained the National Police Chief. The National Police Chief also emphasized that to achieve the 70 percent target and prevent the new variant of Covid-19, it must prioritize cooperation or synergy between all parties. "So, like it or not, there needs to be cooperation, powerful synergy between the local government at the provincial, district and National Armed Forces and National Police levels and the whole community," said the Four-Star General. In addition to accelerating vaccination, the National Police Chief also emphasized that health care discipline in daily life must also continue to be implemented. With these two things done, Indonesia will be more prepared to hold national and international events. "With the new variant, the public must continue to comply with health protocols, especially before Christmas and the new year, by following the rules from the Minister of Home Affairs that have been issued," concluded the former Police Criminal Investigation Officer. (my/bq/hy)