Dinamika Kebijakan Penanganan Pandemi COVID-19 Dalam Perspektif Kesejahteraan Sosial

Abstract

The Corona virus outbreak changes life habits, interaction patterns and people's behavior. The impact is very large and massive, not only targeting the health aspects but also the economic, psychological, social, political, educational, cultural, religious, etc, so that it needs to deal with proper government policies. The article uses a qualitative method with a case study approach that concentrates on the dynamics that occur in society after the implementation of policies related to COVID-19. Methods of data collection through observation, interviews, and content analysis of online media publications. The focus of the study is government policy, community response, and the events that follow after the policy was implemented in the period March to August 2020 in Kendari City. The results show that after the implementation of the policy to prevent the spread of COVID-19, there will be dynamics and noise in the community. The noise, panic, and stress were triggered by 3 things, first, the Mayor of Kendari's instruction that prohibited Kendari City residents from doing activities outside their home for 3 consecutive days without clear social security; second, the issue of the arrival of foreign workers from China, and third, the patient suspected of being infected with Corona escaped from the hospital isolation room. Public response to controversial government policies has ranged from non-compliance, violating health protocol rules, to anxiety and uproar in the community. In order not to cause uproar and controversy, government policies should be made to answer needs, solve problems, and improve the welfare of society.

Public Attitudes towards the Government’s Policy Communication in Preventing COVID-19

“…This restriction is, of course, an effort to overcome the spread of Covid-19, where shopping centers, public facilities, and food stalls or any stalls tend to provide freedom for everyone to interact directly, thus allowing Covid-19 to spread quickly. On the other hand, the limitation of operating hours is not in line with efforts to maintain economic conditions and the welfare of the people who make the stalls and snacks business as the foundation of their daily income (Tuwu et al, 2021).…”

Peran Semua Pihak Menghadapi Pengaruh Pembelajaran Daring pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19 | Sakti

“…Adapun hal-hal yang wajib dilakukan oleh semua pihak dalam pembelajaran daring adalah: a. Pemerintah Pemerintah memiliki peran penting dalam menangani pandemi Covid-19. Pemerintah harus dapat memberikan jaminan perlindungan sosial, ketenangan, keamanan, kenyamanan, kesehatan, kebahagiaan, dan kesejahteraan kepada masyarakat terutama kelompok masyarakat kurang mampu dan miskin (Tuwu et al, 2021). Alokasi anggaran yang sudah diputuskan harus mengarah pada memfokuskan kembali kegiatan penanganan pandemi, relokasi anggaran, serta pengadaan barang dan jasa dalam rangka pemulihan kembali kegiatan pendidikan.…”

Penilaian Kondisi Keuangan Provinsi Kalimantan Barat-Proyeksi dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid 19

“…Covid 19 akan berdampak negatif terhadap penyerapan anggaran pada lembaga pemerintah (Suyitno, 2020). Pemerintah harus memberikan jaminan perlindungan sosial, kesehatan, ketenagakerjaan, dan keamanan bagi masyarakat selama pandemi (Tuwu, Laksmono, Humaerah, & Harjudin, 2021). Penyelenggaraan pelayanan kesehatan yang memadai menjadi krusial dalam menyelesaikan masalah pandemi covid 19 yang melanda Kalimantan Barat.…”