Bank Indonesia appreciates implementing Emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) in Java and Bali to mitigate the spread of the new variant of COVID-19.

"We really appreciate this step and it is in line with the prerequisites for economic recovery that BI has often stated, namely that controlling the pandemic is the main prerequisite," said Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) Dody Budi Waluyo, Friday (2/7).

According to Dody, Emergency PPKM is expected to get support from the community to be disciplined in implementing the COVID-19 prevention health protocol to reduce new Corona Virus cases effectively.

If Emergency PPKM effectively suppresses new cases, it can mitigate the impact of mobility restrictions on economic growth.

"We hope that this step and with the support of the community to implement the health protocol discipline, can have a positive impact on reducing new cases. If conditions can improve quickly, of c