Christmas holiday momentum 2021 and New Year 2022 predicted to make COVID-19 cases in Indonesia soar again. In order to welcome the Nataru, The task force (Task Force) Handling COVID-19 appeals to all levels of society to remain disciplined in implementing health protocols (prokes).
Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy / Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency has reviewed and ensured the implementation of the health protocol for tourist destinations in DKI Jakarta. Menparekraf Sandiaga along with representatives from the management of Ancol Taman Impian and the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta saw tourist activities in the coastal area, art market, and Fantasy World.
Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno who was accompanied by the Expert Staff of the Minister for Tourism Crisis Management, Henky Manurung; and Director of Regional Destination Development 1 Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf, Harwan Ekon Cahyo, arrived in the Ancol area at 10.00 WIB. Menparekraf sees community compliance in implementing health protocols and how the Ancol management carries out supervision. Menparekraf also assessed that the implementation of the health protocol in the Ancol area was quite good.
Taman Impian Jaya Ancol is one of the tourist destinations that can operate with PPKM Level status 1. But in operation, managers apply special regulations, especially during the New Year's holiday, which is 31 December 2021 and 1 January 2022. With a maximum capacity of 75 percent, visitors who want to do sports activities can enter starting at 06.00 and visitors who want recreation can come from 09.00 WIB. Most of the recreation units in the Ancol area operate, but the operational time is only until 14.00 WIB.
Visitors are required to buy tickets online a maximum of H-1 arrival. Visitors are also required to have the PeduliLindung application, then check-in when entering the tourist area of ​​Ancol, and visitors are required to wear masks and wash their hands. Menparekraf Sandiaga on that occasion said his party would continue to intensify compliance with health protocols. Especially now that local transmission of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has occurred.
“The key is implementing the new normal in our activities. That the control of the pandemic means that the economy will recover, we can make sure that we are obedient and obedient to the process. The number of transmission of new cases can be reduced and we can carry out activities with vigilance, so that's what I hope for. Come on, all my friends, I urge you to do tourism activities but responsibly,” said Sandiaga.
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