The Implementation of Covid-19 Control Policies and Communications in a Study-Port Area at Babang Harbor, South Halmahera Regency

This study aims to analyze the control of Covid-19 at the local government in South Halmahera Regency. The focus of the study was on the implementation of policies and communications on controlling Covid-19 by policy implementers in Babang habour area. To measure the handling of Covid-19, the author reviewed the implementation of Covid-19 control and supervision in the port area. The author also analyzed the factors that affect the implementation of overcoming Covid-19. To objectively describe the empirical situation on the problem being studied, the descriptive analysis method was chosen. The technique of selecting the sample used purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by using observation techniques, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The data collection was carried out by triangulation of data and then analyzed using data reduction techniques, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study showed that the handling of the spread of Covid-19 in Babang harbor area at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 was not optimal. This is because officers experienced a shortage of personal protective equipment such as N95 masks, hazmat clothing, Covid-19 test kits, hand sanitizers, and hand washing equipment. As for the factors that affect the handling of Covid-19 at Babang harbor, there were ineffective communication between implementing organizations, and complex implementing agencies as they involved representatives of the central government and local governments