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Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Tons of people are still refusing to wear masks and it’s starting to seem like there’s nothing we can do to prove them wrong. Even scientific facts aren’t able to change these people’s minds. So, what should the authorities do about the situation? How should the individuals violating the rules be punished?

Well, apparently, the local authorities of Java in Indonesia have an idea. Officials in Gresik regency, East Java, came up with a unique way to punish locals for not following the rules. 8 anti-maskers were recently forced to dig graves for COVID-19 victims for refusing to wear masks.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesian anti-maskers are subject to fines or community service as punishment

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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The one who came up with this idea was the head of Cerme district, Suyono. “There are only three available grave diggers at the moment, so I thought I might as well put these people to work for them,” Suyono told Tribun News. “Hopefully this can create a deterrent effect against violations.”

The local authorities came up with a creative way to punish those refusing to wear masks

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Those 8 anti-maskers were assigned to dig graves in groups of two, but it wasn’t mandatory for them to participate in the following funeral services.

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Since there’s a shortage of gravediggers, Cerme district head ordered 8 rebels to dig graves for COVID-19 victims

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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The number of COVID-19 cases in the country is still growing. Yesterday, there were 3,141 new cases registered, taking its total number of cases since the pandemic began up to 221,523. Moreover, from today, Java’s capital Jakarta has been placed under stricter social restrictions in order to control the spread of coronavirus.

In Cerme, the number of coronavirus cases has been continuing to rise

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Turns out, social, economic, religious, cultural, and academic activities have all been restricted. Only 11 essential sectors including food, construction, and banking are allowed to operate with health protocols and 50 percent of usual staffing. Schools, parks, recreation sites, and wedding reception venues were closed entirely, while restaurants and cafes are limited to takeaway and delivery service.

From September 14, Jakarta has been placed under stricter social restrictions

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Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Here’s how people on the internet feel about this kind of punishment

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

Local Authorities Order Anti-Maskers To Dig Graves For COVID-19 Victims In Java, Indonesia

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Julija Svidraitė is an editor here at Bored Panda who has a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Before starting her journey at BP, she had worked as a social media specialist at a marketing agency. She has also tried herself in a few different fields working as an intern: from practicing graphic design at a social media marketing agency, to being an assistant at a psychiatric hospital. Besides writing, Julija is also very passionate about illustrating, drinking coffee, and watching crime documentaries. You can find her in Bored Panda Office or reach her at julija.s@boredpanda.com.

Julija Svidraitė is an editor here at Bored Panda who has a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Before starting her journey at BP, she had worked as a social media specialist at a marketing agency. She has also tried herself in a few different fields working as an intern: from practicing graphic design at a social media marketing agency, to being an assistant at a psychiatric hospital. Besides writing, Julija is also very passionate about illustrating, drinking coffee, and watching crime documentaries. You can find her in Bored Panda Office or reach her at julija.s@boredpanda.com.

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Linda May 4 years ago

I'm from Indonesia. This punishment probably seems like effective way to make resident using face mask, but in reality, there's sooo many people surround me that is STILL not wearing a face mask. So sad. (Sorry for my bad english..)

80points

Evil Little Thing 4 years ago

Your English is better than the American president's.

99points

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TheHolyFatherOfToast 4 years ago

its really good. (Your english) there were only a few mistakes but nothing to bad. mostly just skipping an and that, replace "is" with "are" and its perfect

6points

Kerrie Hartas-Fielke 4 years ago

Anda berbicara dengan sangat baik linda may.

2points

okpkpkp 4 years ago

You English looks good to me

2points

Edo Alva 4 years ago

You can't fix stubborness. KOLOT.

1point

Richard Brown 4 years ago

They should also make them work in hospitals doing grunt work such as cleaning beds and fetching and carrying in the COVID-19 wards. Maybe watching others suffer will drive the point home further and provide the much-needed help the hospital staff need. Sure could do with that everywhere around the world.

44points

Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago

Emptying bedpans.

24points

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Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

We're seeing a surge again in Covid-19 as school starts. Anti-maskers should be forced to walk without any PPE through a Covid-19 ward ,cleaning bedpans, sponge-bathing patients, and scrubbing the ick off the floors. IMHO. Medical here, so I have no patience for the "it's a hoax/it's not dangerous" types. FLU is dangerous and it's been with humanity for millennia possibly; Covid's barely had a year. We have no idea where it could go/what it could do. And long-term effects for survivors can be pretty nasty, sooooo..... Yeah. No PPE, and clean the floors with bare hands in a Covid-19 ward. You learn right quick how far a cough travels when there's blood in it and you can see the spatter.

27points

Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

OK, admitted, some flaws, but we'll give 'em a decontamination shower with chlor-hex? ... *sigh*

7points

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Evil Little Thing 4 years ago

Yeah, but then the people most likely to initiate super spreading events (anti-maskers) would be heavily exposed to covid, thus guaranteeing they would infect a s**t ton of others.

4points

A Random Panda 4 years ago

They might get the other patients sick!

3points

Victoria Swift 4 years ago

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Linda May 4 years ago

I'm from Indonesia. This punishment probably seems like effective way to make resident using face mask, but in reality, there's sooo many people surround me that is STILL not wearing a face mask. So sad. (Sorry for my bad english..)

80points

Evil Little Thing 4 years ago

Your English is better than the American president's.

99points

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TheHolyFatherOfToast 4 years ago

its really good. (Your english) there were only a few mistakes but nothing to bad. mostly just skipping an and that, replace "is" with "are" and its perfect

6points

Kerrie Hartas-Fielke 4 years ago

Anda berbicara dengan sangat baik linda may.

2points

okpkpkp 4 years ago

You English looks good to me

2points

Edo Alva 4 years ago

You can't fix stubborness. KOLOT.

1point

Richard Brown 4 years ago

They should also make them work in hospitals doing grunt work such as cleaning beds and fetching and carrying in the COVID-19 wards. Maybe watching others suffer will drive the point home further and provide the much-needed help the hospital staff need. Sure could do with that everywhere around the world.

44points

Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago

Emptying bedpans.

24points

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Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

We're seeing a surge again in Covid-19 as school starts. Anti-maskers should be forced to walk without any PPE through a Covid-19 ward ,cleaning bedpans, sponge-bathing patients, and scrubbing the ick off the floors. IMHO. Medical here, so I have no patience for the "it's a hoax/it's not dangerous" types. FLU is dangerous and it's been with humanity for millennia possibly; Covid's barely had a year. We have no idea where it could go/what it could do. And long-term effects for survivors can be pretty nasty, sooooo..... Yeah. No PPE, and clean the floors with bare hands in a Covid-19 ward. You learn right quick how far a cough travels when there's blood in it and you can see the spatter.

27points

Leo Domitrix 4 years ago

OK, admitted, some flaws, but we'll give 'em a decontamination shower with chlor-hex? ... *sigh*

7points

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Evil Little Thing 4 years ago

Yeah, but then the people most likely to initiate super spreading events (anti-maskers) would be heavily exposed to covid, thus guaranteeing they would infect a s**t ton of others.

4points

A Random Panda 4 years ago

They might get the other patients sick!

3points

Victoria Swift 4 years ago

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