The government will grant permits to hold large concerts and exhibitions to follow the established guidelines. The Minister of Communication and Information (Menkominfo) Johnny G Plate conveyed that this regulation supports the acceleration of national economic recovery, especially in the tourism sector. The policy was taken after considering the need to accommodate community activities to remain productive and safe from Covid-19.
"The government can now permit to hold large-scale events and meetings involving large numbers of people. As long as they comply with the implementation guidelines that have been set," said Minister of Communications and Informatics Johnny G Plate in a written statement on Sunday (26/9).
The event organizers have to ensure the condition of Covid-19 cases in the area where the activity is held. Also, prepare the potential for transmission, the duration, room management, the number of participants, and the possibility that participants have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Kompas.com.
The government has set guidelines for the implementation of significant activities:
- Health education is carried out before the activity begins, compiling implementation guidelines with contingency plans, and ensuring health protocol support facilities.
- When the activity takes place, the organizer is required to ensure health screening, ensure that supporting medical devices are sufficient and easily accessible, and ensure that every participant complies with the health protocol.
- After the event is over, the organizers are obliged to ensure that no positive cases pass back to their origin areas and optimize quarantine, according to CNNIndonesia.com.
