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THE SPREAD of mutations in the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has now been found in Malaysia and Singapore ahead of Christmas and the new year 2022.
The Indonesian government has also anticipated the spread of this new variant and is preparing to implementation of restrictions on community activities (PPKM) level 3 simultaneously in all parts of Indonesia from 24 December 2021 to 2 January 2022, including anticipating community mobilization using air and land transportation.
According to the Executive General Manager (EGM) of Bandung’s Husein Sastranegara Airport, Iwan Winaya explained that since March 25, 2020, Husein Sastranegara Airport has no international flights. However, the airport always applies strict health protocols to anticipate this new variant.
“We always refer to the rules contained in the COVID-19 Task Force circular which regulates all travel including those abroad. The rule is circular letter (CL) number 24 of 2021 regarding the regulation of community activities and mobility during Nataru,” he said.
He emphasized that Husein Sastranegara Airport has not yet opened departures and arrivals from abroad. However, only serving those from domestic.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Bandung City COVID-19 Task Force, Oded M Danial, had said that his party would tighten a number of policies, such as road blocking and odd-even implementation, especially on New Year’s Eve starting at 18.00 WIB-05.00 WIB in ring 1.
Regarding the anticipation of the spread of the mutated COVID-19, Oded admitted that there would be restrictions on cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues, as well as tourism by limiting their capacity and operating hours. [sources/photo special]
