JAKARTA - An upcoming long weekend is the next test for the country's Covid-19 mitigation efforts as mobility will be hard to control, warns an epidemiologist.
Dr Dicky said the government needed to learn from previous long weekends that saw high mobility. Hence, he suggests the government encourage tourist site managers to strictly impose health protocols. He reminded the public to adhere to the protocols of wearing a mask, washing your hands, social distancing and keeping away from large crowds.
Over Idul Fitri, there was a 69 to 93 per cent increase in weekly cumulative cases in 10-14 days, while the Independence Day extended weekend saw an increase of 58 to 118 per cent within 10-14 days. Moreover, 40 per cent mobility restriction can reduce 66 per cent of cases and a four-week delay to the peak number of cases.
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