Of course, we hope the relaxation (of restrictions) for worship activities during the holy month of Ramadan can be followed by (public) compliance in implementing the health protocolsJakarta (ANTARA) - Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has assured that the government will work to control the spread of COVID-19 and prevent an infection spike during Ramadan, the Eid exodus, and the period after Eid.
"Of course, we hope the relaxation (of restrictions) for worship activities during the holy month of Ramadan can be followed by (public) compliance in implementing the health protocols," he said at a weekly press briefing here on Monday.
He noted that the government's decision to allow people to join iftar gatherings and the Eid homecoming exodus has increased optimism among tourism and creative economy players.
Nevertheless, he reminded the people to keep complying with the health protocols and get fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Regarding the prohibition on government officials and state civil apparatuses (ASN) from holding iftar gatherings, suhoor gatherings, and open houses during Eid, he said he hoped it would build efficiency by directing government activities to help the community directly.
He explained that officials and ASN could help the community, for example, by providing incentives to tourism and creative economy players during Ramadan.
"I will immediately issue a circular, preferably within the next 1–2 days, regarding the health protocols during the holy month of Ramadan. Hopefully, it can be disseminated to all tourism industry players," he said.
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He then lauded the improvement in the acceleration of vaccinations, which will continue to be enhanced during the fasting month through the provision of vaccination services at night.
In addition, the minister also urged people to continue using the PeduliLindungi application.
The first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Indonesia in March 2020. According to data from the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, as of April 3, 2022, Indonesia has recorded a total of 6,019,981 COVID-19 cases, 5,768,703 recoveries, and 155,288 deaths.
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