Dozens of countries close their doors to Indonesia, this is an explanation from the Covid-19 Working Group

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.TV – More than 50 countries prohibit Indonesian citizens from entering their country.

One of them is the neighboring country of Malaysia that implemented its ban as of September 7, 2020.

The spokesman for the COVID-19 Task Force, Professor Wiku Adisasmito, revealed that his party understands that all countries are trying to protect their citizens from the corona pandemic.

“We need to convey that in this world, COVID-19 is still a pandemic. Therefore, there is no country free from COVID, all countries will definitely try to protect their citizens, and Indonesia is no exception. So together we avoid traveling between countries, “Wiku said at the Presidential Palace. , Jakarta, Tuesday (9/8).

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Wiku reminded Indonesians to only take essential trips.

“We ask Indonesian citizens for understanding, really take care of your respective regions. Just take essential trips and comply with the health protocols that we announce so there are no new cases,” said Wiku.