IDI Warns Travelers For Eid 2022 Not To Wear Cloth Masks

Illustration of a cloth mask. (Pixabay)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) of Lampung Province reminded those who were going home for Eid 1443 Hijriah not to use cloth masks to prevent the spread of COVID-10.

Deputy Chair of IDI Lampung Boy Zaghlul said, when going home the movement of people would be crowded, especially at Bakauheni Ferry Port, South Lampung, so people were asked not to use cloth masks so they are not easily exposed to COVID-19.

"It is better to wear a KN95 mask or at least a two-layer surgical mask when going home," he said, quoted from Antara.

He asked officers guarding terminals, ports and other places to continue to disseminate and educate people on the use of masks for those who want to go home.

"That should be the case from terminals and ports, warnings are given, not only implementing health procedures, but also paying attention to masks," he said.

In fact, he said, if necessary, at the posts that will be made at Bakauheni Port when going home, standard masks can be provided for the community.

Boy appealed to people who want to travel to prepare for the homecoming requirements that have been set by the government.

"Perhaps the trend of COVID-19 cases is decreasing, but we must be vigilant because the virus has not disappeared, so when going home, everything must be prepared to facilitate travel to the city of origin," he said.

Based on data from the Lampung Provincial Transportation Service, it is predicted that 2.5 percent or 1.9 million people from Lampung will travel back and forth. Meanwhile, Lampung's potential to become a homecoming destination is around 3.0 percent or 2.3 million people.