The Covid 19 pandemic has weakened communal power and the world economy. Various countries have taken various ways to save the current socio-economic situation. Using a qualitative approach, this research was carried out to analyze a model for strengthening social capital in Garut, Indonesia, through socio-economic mitigation based on local wisdom. To this end, a survey was carried out in 5 sub-districts in Garut. The results showed that people in these areas find it difficult to maintain a social distance because they feel they belong to one community. Strengthening social capital is not done by social and physical distancing, but by getting to know the citizens themselves, and if there are, newcomers are recommended to introduce themselves to the local government. That way, economic activities in the area can run as usual so that the pandemic is not so feared, but social values and community togetherness are maintained. Only those who are affected economically are residents who migrate and work outside the city. Thus, with the social capital and local wisdom they have, they can mitigate their socio-economic environment.