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Gov’t relaxes COVID-19 restrictions, masks no longer mandatory
The government introduces the latest and more relaxed health protocols for both domestic and international travels, large-scale activities and on public facilities, while residents are still urged to also be responsible in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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People wearing protective face masks stand in line to scan a barcode before entering the Pondok Indah shopping mall, in South Jakarta, on Aug. 13, 2021. (Reuters/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana)
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laiming that COVID-19 around the world and in the country has been under control, the government is relaxing pandemic restrictions for travels, large-scale activities and on public facilities with face masks no longer being mandatory.
National COVID-19 Task Force spokesman Wiku Adisasmito said COVID-19 trends in Indonesia had shown positive signs of being under control, especially as the World Health Organization had lifted the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) status of COVID-19.
“To maximize Indonesia’s economic recovery and the process of transition into an endemic, the National COVID-19 Task Force has relaxed [COVID-19] restrictions,” Wiku said in a statement on Friday.
He said the task force had issued a new circular letter, dated Friday June 9, 2023 with the latest and more relaxed health protocols for both domestic and international travels, large-scale activities and on public facilities, while residents are still urged to take personal care and responsibilities in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
According to the circular, people who are healthy and not at risk of spreading or being infected by COVID-19 are allowed to not wear masks.
However, COVID-19 vaccinations are still encouraged up until the second booster shot or the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, especially for the vulnerable population such as the elderly and people with comorbidities.
People who feel unwell or are at risk of spreading COVID-19 are advised to use face masks, as well as to practice social distancing and to avoid crowds.
