Indonesian President Joko Widodo on December 30 said the nation has removed all remaining measures to control the spread of COVID-19, since most of the country's population already has antibodies against the disease.
Passengers at Juanda International Airport in East Java, Indonesia on March 3, 2020. (Photo: AFP/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian President JokoWidodo on December 30 said the nation has removed all remaining measures tocontrol the spread of COVID-19, since most of the country's population alreadyhas antibodies against the disease.
There will be no more restrictions on gatherings andmovements, he told a news conference, adding the immediately effective decisionwas taken based on the latest infection figures.
He urged Indonesians to remain vigilant against the virus, including continuingto wear a mask indoors and in crowded places.
In addition, Indonesia has no plans to tighten restrictionsfor travellers from China and keeps its looser COVID-19 policy for internationalvisitors.
Under current rules, those arriving from overseas are only requiredto show proof of complete vaccination against the coronavirus. The countryscrapped the PCR test requirement for fully-vaccinated visitors in May unlessthey have a fever.
There is no immediate need to change the existing policy, said COVID-19 Task ForceSpokesman Wiku Adisasmito, noted that the pandemic situation is undermonitoring./.
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Passengers at Juanda International Airport in East Java, Indonesia on March 3, 2020. (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
