A number of officials have been given a third Covid-19 vaccine. This is a result of the inability of the health ministry to sort out the vaccine disarray.

Controversies over Covid-19 vaccination continue to occur. While some health care workers are having difficulty getting vaccine booster shots, some government officials already received their third shot.

Taking advantage of the lack of regulations on the third Covid-19 vaccination, regional heads receive booster shots. They claim their duties are as demanding as health workers.

The development of the Merah Putih (Red-and-White) vaccine deserves support as a way to deal with future pandemics. There must be no intervention of political or non-science interests.

Progress in the development of ‘Red-and-White’ vaccine at Airlangga University and the Eijkman Molecular Biology Institute is accelerating. It can begin production in the first quarter of next year at the soonest.

There is no point in chasing economic growth by prioritizing prestigious projects when ultimately, the economy cannot move because it does not have enough vaccine coverage.

A Tempo special interview with State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir regarding the flack surrounding paid vaccination.

The government aims for a high vaccination rate until August. But the vaccine supply is low.

The government lobbied several countries to meet Indonesia’s demand for vaccines. Vaccine supply in the regions is diminishing.

The paid vaccination program for individuals was canceled following criticism. Cabinet members are divided in their position on the program. Meanwhile, businesses complain that the private vaccination program for companies has various leaks. They are preparing to independently import vaccines.

Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi appeals to Russia to support vaccine needs in Southeast Asia and explore the possibility of vaccine joint-production with ASEAN member states.

The rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia is proof of the weaknesses in the system to control the pandemic. There is a problem of leadership.

Several regions have not yet reached their vaccination targets. Vaccine shipments from overseas are late.

A rise in new Covid-19 positive cases has hospitals overwhelmed. The government was considered as late in banning flights from red zone countries, causing the new delta variant to spread easily.

Trypsin is not a content of vaccine, but a substance used as a catalyst to help vaccine production. After being cleansed, what remains is antigen.

The Chamber of Commerce is suggesting costing for independent vaccination for companies should hold at Rp1 million. Several businesses and associations consider the price too burdensome.

The ministry of health clarifies a sentence on the article Vaccine Opportunist in Tempo English, 22-28 March, 2021 issue.

Readers write their views on the not disabled-friendly mall and vaccine hoaxes.

Based on dendritic cells, the Nusantara vaccine is deemed too sophisticated for use against the Covid-19 virus. In its country of origin, the dendritic cell-based vaccine is used for personalized cancer treatment.

Leaks of Covid-19 vaccines disrupted the program to immunize the most vulnerable people. Rather than holding celebrations, the government must improve the data for targeting vaccinations.

Businesspeople are lobbying the government to be allowed to perform independent vaccination. But there is a reluctance to provide free vaccination for employees.

Non-health care professionals—including desk workers, socialites, bureaucrats, government officials, and family members of regional heads—were vaccinated in the first-stage vaccination program. Messy data is believed to be one of the causes of leaks in the vaccination program.

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman

Cartoon: Yuyun Nurrachman