The Covid-19 working group issues circular proposals during the end of the year holidays. Here are the rules.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The Covid-19 Management Working Group issued Circular Number 3 of 2020 that regulates health protocol matters during the 2020 Christmas and New Year holidays.

The spokesperson for the Covid 19 Management Working Group, Wiku Adisasmito, said the regulation was issued in light of previous holidays that always led to an increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.

“Therefore, citizens must be more obedient and disciplined in the implementation of health protocols. Everything is regulated in this latest circular,” said Wiku in its statement on Sunday (12/20/2020).

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The letter, which is valid from December 19, 2020 to January 8, 2021, contains a series of obligations to carry out health protocols for those who are going to travel.

First, everyone should wear a mask, keep their distance, avoid crowds, wash their hands with soap, or use a hand sanitizer.

Then on the way, a three-layer fabric mask or medical mask should be worn correctly, that is, covering the nose and mouth.

The Task Force prohibits passengers on flights with a duration of less than two hours to eat and drink during the trip, except for people who must take medicine for their health and safety.

For trips to Bali, those using air transport must show a negative result using the RT-PCR test no later than 7×24 hours before departure.

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For those using land and sea transportation to Bali, they must show a certificate of negative result using the rapid antigen test no later than 3×24 hours before departure.

Those coming to Bali must also complete an eHAC or an electronic health alert card (eHAC).

Meanwhile, those traveling within the island of Java, departing or heading to the island of Java by air transport and intercity trains must also take the test.

In reference to the circular, the certificate to be shown is a negative result with a rapid antigen test no later than 3×24 hours before departure.

For those using ground transportation in and out of Java, they are advised to use a rapid antigen test 3×24 hours prior to travel.

However, children under 12 years of age are not required to perform the RT-PCR test or the rapid antigen test method.

Even if the results of the rapid antigen or antibody test are not reactive, those showing symptoms cannot continue the journey. They are required to perform the RT-PCR test and self-isolation.

Wiku added that similar provisions also apply to international travelers.

Meanwhile, people coming from abroad must show a negative result based on the RT-PCR test in the country of origin. The results are valid for 3×24 hours from the moment they are published in eHac.

“The Task Force, assisted by the transportation authority and supported by ministries / agencies, as well as TNI-Polri, will ensure that this regulation can work effectively,” Wiku said.