COVID-19 Task Force: The Prophet's Birthday Commemoration Activities Must Be Guided By Health Protocols

DOK. BETWEEN / Spokesperson of the Task Force (Task Force) COVID-19 Wiku Adisasmito

JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the Task Force (Task Force) Handling COVID-19 Wiku Adisasmito asked the regional government to ensure that the Prophet's birthday on Thursday, October 29, still observes health protocols.

This is important to do considering that this celebration is held in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The local government must ensure this celebration is carried out based on 3M's health protocol," Wiku said in a press conference broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat YouTube account, Tuesday, October 27.

This health protocol, he said, must also be implemented without exception in every activity up to the cultural arts festival which is usually held. Including, don't let this activity actually cause a crowd to cause the transmission of COVID-19.

In addition, local governments must pay attention to the follow-up guidelines contained in a circular of the Minister of Religion regarding guidelines for the implementation of religious activities in places of worship.

"The regional government must also coordinate with Forkompida, including community leaders, religious leaders, national organizations, hotel managers, tourist attractions, and business actors and other parties deemed necessary," he said.

Wiku reminded people not to travel to spend time off together this weekend which coincided with the commemoration of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday.

If you are forced to travel, he reminds the public to do screening or health checks independently.

"We urge the public to stay away from areas that are crowded during holidays," he said.

"Keep hanging out with your family at home and doing activities in your respective environment by fulfilling health protocols," he concluded.