Padang (ANTARA) - Every traditional market, modern market, supermarkets, food stalls, RT / RW, village must always remind the implementation of the COVID-19 protocol, such as wearing masks, keeping a distance and washing hands.

This was conveyed by the Governor of W Sumatra Irwan Prayitno during a visit with the Head of the Regional Police, and Deputy Mayor of Padang, to the Basco Grand Mall, on the first day of new normal, on Monday (6/9).

The governor added if the seller and buyer want to be safe and orderly when shopping, please pay attention to the distance according to the protocol guidelines COVID-19.

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"If you go to markets and malls, the community must obey the signs of the distance system, wash your hands with soap, check a body temperature using thermogun. Stay away from the crowd, keep a minimum distance of 1.5 meters from other people," said Irwan.

The governor said that Padang city is undergoing a period of transition to new normal, but some activities have been relaxed, such as worship and economic activities, markets, malls and supermarkets.

"The application of a new normal order in W Sumatra is more to restart productive life activities in various economic, social and social sectors except the education sector with the discipline of the COVID-19 protocol. It is urged that the people cultivate the use of masks, keep their distance and wash hands," said Irwan.


Irwan Prayitno dialoguely conveyed that the COVID-19 outbreak was not a shameful thing. This outbreak must be faced with the body's immune and treatment processes according to the COVID-19 treatment protocol.

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"Do not be ashamed if exposed, if illness is treated in isolation, as well as People without Symptoms aimed at anticipating the spread of COVID-19, the most important is discipline to follow health protocols," said Irwan.

In addition, he also invited everyone to remind each other of the importance of the COVID-19 protocol discipline in each activity.

"Only ourself can discipline the COVID-19 protocol. Supervision and control will be carried out by the National Army and Police and Civil Service Police Unit. Need firm action by the authorities so that the community is aware and wonted to do it," Irwan warned.

Transleted by: Mutiara Ramadhani

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