Tourists Going To Labuan Bajo Asked For Independent Mitigation Of COVID-19 Risks

Tourists planning a vacation to Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), are asked to take independent mitigation of the risk of COVID-19 cases.

"If you feel unwell, tourists are advised to wear masks," said the Managing Director of the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority (BPOLBF) Executive Board,▁olah Fatina, in Labuan Bajo, NTT, Friday, December 15, as reported by Antara.

Independent mitigation is one of the risk mitigation efforts in the tourism sector to respond to the current increase in COVID-19 cases.

This is related to the 2023 Christmas and 2024 New Year holiday moments which are predicted to experience an increase in the number of visitors to Labuan Bajo.

How dare you ask prospective tourists to self-examination of health conditions while on vacation.

He advised prospective tourists to have also received complete vaccinations and boosters.

If sick, prospective tourists are asked to wear masks and prepare independent medicines.

To provide health insurance, the local government has also prepared hospitals and clinics with adequate facilities for tourists.

"Clinics and hospitals have also been prepared to anticipate if there is a need for further treatment," saidmad.

Head of the Communication and Public Service Bureau of the Indonesian Ministry of Health, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, said there had been an increase in the trend of cases since the period 8-14 October 2024.

However, this was not followed by an increase in hospitalizations and deaths.