KPAI: This Holiday Situation Is Considered To Have A Bad Impact If We Are Not Aware Of The Omicron Variant

JAKARTA - The Head of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), Jasra Putra, asked parents to be aware of the new variant of COVID-19, Omicron, ahead of the 2021 Christmas and 2022 New Year holidays.

"This holiday situation is considered to have a negative impact if we are not aware of the new variant of COVID-19, Omicron. It doesn't mean we are afraid, but it would be better if it is anticipated, especially the safety of children while on vacation", he said through a press release received in Jakarta, Tuesday.

In this holiday, the safety and health of children must be prioritized.

"Surely no parent wants their children to get sick while traveling or enjoying holidays", he said.

In addition, parents are also asked to pay attention to BMKG information regarding climate change in tourist attractions and the conditions of the trip to be taken. This is important to anticipate climate change while enjoying the holidays.

Likewise, those in charge of tourist destinations, transportation, and public facilities are asked to support the government in achieving the COVID-19 vaccination target for children so that children can have a safe vacation.

Jasra added that children must also be free from all forms of exploitation in tourist areas due to the lack of safety aspects, crowding, long queues, the possibility of being separated from their parents at tourist sites, and the potential for emergencies at tourist sites.

"These things must be a concern for tourist owners during the Christmas and New Year holidays this time. Because often events in tourist and entertainment destinations take unnecessary casualties if anticipated from the start", he said.