Entertainment And Tourism Places In Bandung City Are Temporarily Closed

DOK ANTARA

BANDUNG - The Bandung City Government, West Java has decided to temporarily close entertainment venues and tourist attractions in its area for the next 14 days to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

"So it's temporarily closed, basically all of them, six tourist attractions and entertainment venues, as well as nightlife entertainment", said Head of the Bandung City Culture and Tourism Office Dewi Kenny Kaniasari at Bandung City Hall, Wednesday, June 16.

She said cafes and culinary business activities were still allowed to operate with restrictions on serving buyers on the spot.

"Hotels are still allowed to accept overnight guests, but MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, and Exhibition) is not allowed", said Kenny.

"Anyway, health is the priority now", she continued.

After West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil declared the Greater Bandung area to be on Alert 1 for COVID-19 transmission, the Bandung City Government again tightened activities at business places such as markets, restaurants, malls, hotels, and tourist attractions.

In order to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus, Bandung Mayor Oded M Danial also appealed to residents from outside the area to temporarily not visit the Bandung City area if there is no urgent need.

"We urge you not to enter the city of Bandung unless there is an urgent need", he said.

The Bandung City Government previously closed tourist attractions to reduce the risk of transmission of the coronavirus. The temporary closure of six tourist attractions in the city of Bandung will be carried out from May 23 to June 1, 2021.