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THERE are several things you can do to prevent getting COVID-19 during this Lebaran (Idul Fitri) 1442 H holiday.
According to Professor of Lung, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia (FKUI), Prof. Tjandra Yoga Aditama said, first, implement health protocols that include wearing masks, maintaining distance, washing hands regularly, avoiding crowds and reducing mobilization.
“Our awareness that 3M and avoiding crowds and reducing mobilization is for our own protection,” he said in an electronic message recently.
Tjandra quoted a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) as warning, if you are forced to be in a crowd, keep trying to keep your distance and shorten the time you are in that location.
Regarding vacation locations, you should choose those that are in the open air rather than indoors. This is also in accordance with WHO recommendations which state open air spaces are safer than closed spaces.
On the other hand, health workers in health facilities need to carry out simulations in order to anticipate cases of COVID-19 transmission, carry out systematic and continuous surveillance or observation of rigorous and comprehensive data and information about COVID-19 cases.
Meanwhile, Head of the division of infectious diseases at the University at Buffalo Dr. Thomas Russo, said that if you are fully vaccinated, traveling is much safer even though you are not 100% protected from COVID-19.
“The vaccine is very good, but not perfect. Even though you are much less likely to transmit the disease or contract it, there is still a chance,” he said as quoted by Insider.
Health experts recommend that vaccinated individuals continue to wear masks in public even after being vaccinated. Regarding whether it is safe to travel at this time, the answer depends on variables such as how you plan your trip, where you want to go, the infection rate at your destination, and your behavior once you arrive at your destination.
If you want to vacation safely during COVID-19 and are looking for safer vacation ideas, think about road trips and lodging such as private vacation rentals or hotels with strict COVID-19 policies. [antaranews/photo special]
