Zero COVID Cases, Belitung Regency Government Asks Residents To Stay Disciplined
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BELITUNG - The Belitung Regency Government, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, requires entertainment venues in the area to close at 22:00 WIB on New Year's Eve.

The Regional Secretary of Belitung Regency, MZ Hendra Caya said, this policy was carried out to anticipate the spread of COVID-19.

"The implementation of activities at entertainment venues, including karaoke, operating hours are limited to 22:00 WIB," he said in Tanjung Pandan as reported by Antara, Friday, December 31.

Based on the Circular of the Belitung Regent Number: 443.1/1588/II/2021 concerning PPKM level II COVID-19 in Belitung Regency, it is stated that the implementation of activities at shopping centers, trade centers, karaoke, internet cafes, fitness centers, billiards, futsal places, the operational time is limited. until 22.00 WIB.

"The visitor capacity can be 100 percent, but with the Peduli Protect application or stricter application of health protocols," he said.,

He said, although currently there are zero COVID-19 cases in Belitung, the public is asked not to over-celebrate New Year's Eve considering the situation is still in the midst of a pandemic.

They will also review the granting of permits or recommendations for the implementation of activities or events on New Year's Eve.

"Giving permits or recommendations is carried out strictly. We want to see how the health protocols are prepared for the implementation of the event," he said.

In addition, he continued, the judiciary team in the area will carry out patrols on New Year's Eve to monitor the implementation of health protocols implemented by the community.

"Patrols are carried out at a number of points that are the center or gathering of people waiting for New Year's Eve," he said.


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