A Number of Regions in Indonesia Will Be Ready to Reopen Tourism

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Tourist destinations that have abided by requisite health protocols in new normal include an urban forest park in Langsa City that, in fact, reopened since Eid al-Fitr (May 24) after been closed since early March 2020.

To prevent transmission of COVID-19, park applies government-set health protocols that necessitate every visitor to wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from one another.

“Of course, every visitor undergoes body temperature screening. During this process, identity of visitors is checked. Thus, if there is a confirmed COVID-19 case, patient travel history can be tracked,” he expounded.

The Sabang municipality, Aceh, has also permitted to reopen its marine resor and resume operations of modes of sea transportation to Sabang on Weh Island by adhering to health protocols.

The decision was stipulated in Sabang Mayor Circular Letter No. 440/3111 on June 1, 2020, Bahru Fikri, Sabang municipality administrations spokesman, stated.

“Fast boats and ro-ro ferry operate one-round trip per day, with a maximum passenger limit of 50 percent of normal capacity of ship, and they must apply COVID-19 health protocols,” he explained.

Local tourists are required to hold Sabang ID cards and undergo medical checkups at seaport. It is necessary for tourists coming from outside Sabang to carry along health certificates issued by hospital, community health center, or other health clinic.

The Sabang coastal town, located on Indonesia westernmost island of Weh, is a tourism icon of Aceh Province owing to its scenic marine panorama.

Sabang has become a preferred location for marine tourism lovers for engaging in various activities, including diving, snorkeling, fishing, sun-bathing, and visiting interesting spots.

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