JAKARTA - A number of public facilities have reopened, including malls. These public facilities were closed for several months to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Even if it opens again, the mall needs to implement proper health protocols to prevent the spread of the virus.
"Since it opened on June 23, we have carried out health protocols. Everyone who enters the shop is confirmed that their body temperature is below 37.3 degrees. Even though before entering the mall we have checked, but we still check the temperature of visitors before entering the shop and must wear a mask if not wearing a mask is not allowed to enter the shop, "said BLP Beauty E Founder & CMO Christina Parameswari during a dialogue through the digital room at the National Task Force Media Center, Sunday, July 12.
"In addition, hand sanitizers are provided inside the shop and apply a cashless system using credit cards and electronic wallets to minimize the exchange of money which is one of the sources of transmission," he continued.
Not only implementing health protocols for visitors, shop employees have previously conducted rapid tests so they can return to work and use masks when working.
"For employees, they have carried out rapid tests and doctor consultations which are covered by the company, besides that they also use masks and face shields when working," he said.
Christina, who has six shops in various regions in Indonesia, added that shop cleanliness is also very concerned with cleaning more often than usual, three times a day.
Furthermore, he advises visitors to shop online to avoid crowds.
"Now we are encouraging people to buy online and shop from home by providing promos and facilities to make them more interested in shopping online. Promotion of free shipping when shopping at a certain price and by sending online motorcycle taxis to make the goods reach the buyer more quickly," he said.
On the same occasion, member of Indonesia's Junior Doctors Network Zainah Fitriah explained her experience of entering a mall during the pandemic. He said, the implementation of health protocols in malls was good enough and there were those who supervised and reprimanded the visitors.
"The mall in Jakarta has a very good protocol, when you enter you have to wear a mask and check the temperature first and use a hand sanitizer. The security guard is very active when a crowd of visitors immediately reprimands politely," said Zainah.
He advised to always use masks as a way to break the chain of transmission of COVID-19.
"Masks (are) our personal protection, so they must continue to be worn. By wearing masks and implementing health protocols we can help break the chain of this pandemic," he continued.
He also reminded him to be diligent in changing masks in one day. In addition, the use of a face shield is recommended to be replaced for six hours.
"Cloth masks are changed every four hours at most, because the cloth masks will become wet and damp and can cause fungus. Face shields are used for a maximum of six hours, but depending on the conditions around you, if you are in a very prone area it is better to bring a face shield. substitute or washed first, "he said.
Zainah, who is one of the doctors at Wisma Atlet Hospital, urged the public to be aware of COVID-19.
"We must remain introspective and self-aware, our enemy is something that we cannot see so we must be vigilant. Take care of ourselves and the environment and care for our families after we go home and take a shower and wash the clothes immediately before gathering with the family," he concluded. .
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