Health Office: No New Clusters Of COVID-19 At WSBK Mandalika

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PRAYA - The Health Office of Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, has confirmed that there are no new clusters of COVID-19 in the Asian Talent Cup (IATC) and World Superbike events which have taken place at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit.

"Until now, we have not received any reports regarding WSBK viewers who are reactive or positive for COVID-19," said Acting Head of the Central Lombok District Health Office, Dr Muzakir Langkir in Praya, Central Lombok, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, November 23.

He said the health protocol at the WSBK event was quite strict, all spectators who would enter had to do an antigen swab and PCR test. In addition, all spectators are expected to adhere to health protocols by wearing masks. "Before entering all spectators are checked, including the crew and drivers as well as they are tested by PCR," he said.

Muzakir said, although there was a large crowd at the event, no new clusters of COVID-19 cases had emerged. This means that these activities have implemented very strict health protocols.

"All spectators must have been vaccinated twice before they can enter to watch the race," he said.

The Health Office believes that the organizers of the race have made optimal preparations, even though there is a crowd, so that it is certain that no COVID clusters will appear in the race.

"All locations have been sterilized, before the race starts," he said.

Previously, the Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) had issued viewing regulations, which included terms and conditions as well as Do's & Don'ts for spectators.

The requirements include having a ticket, being 12 years old and over, having received the COVID-19 vaccine twice, and having a negative COVID-19 antigen (1x24 hour)/PCR (2x24 hour) swab result through the PeduliLindung application.

Do's & Dont's include, among others, the obligation to sit in the Grand Stand area according to the ticket category purchased and items that may not be brought into the Circuit/Grand Stand area.