Offline Events Can Be Organized And Be Held Soon

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JAKARTA - The event industry has had a significant impact during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its implementation is prohibited because it is prone to violating health protocols, especially maintaining a safe distance until crowds occur, organizing events is prohibited until the situation improves.

The good news is that the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) has issued a guidebook for event actors to guide the implementation.

What are the guidelines?

1. All crews are required to have a medical examination and take protocol training.

2. Organizers must coordinate with related parties, namely the police, local governments, and the COVID-19 Task Force.

3. Disinfectants must be sprayed throughout the event area.

4. Visitors must be limited so that the safety distance rules in the event area are met, at least one meter.

5. Management flow must be rearranged such as separating the entrance and exit doors.

6. All tickets must be sold online, offline ticket booths replaced with health posts and ambulances.

7. Organizers must Provide a place to wash hands in various spots.

8. Organizers must always remind visitors about health protocols on all platforms.

9. Organizers must spray disinfectant again throughout the event area after the event is over.

With this guidebook, it is hoped that the economy will soon recover through the viable event industry.

This guidebook was formulated by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos), the Indonesian Music Promoter Association (APMI), Safety Planet, and other event players so that event workers can adapt.