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Indonesia Puts Strict Health Protocols for G20 Summit, Highlights the Importance of Pandemic Preparedness
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

On track to host the G20 summit in Bali on November 15-16, The Indonesia's 
Ministry of Health is set to implement a strict health protocol system as a 
precaution against COVID-19. The system will serve as a guideline for every 
activity during the summit.

The Indonesian G20 presidency's overarching theme is "Recover Together, Recover 
Stronger," encouraging all countries to work together to achieve a more 
sustainable world recovery as the global pandemic continues to affect all 
sectors of life. 

"The bubble system is in line with the current global framework of pandemic 
prevention. It's a travel corridor scheme which aims to limit risks of possible 
transmissions by separating those involved in the summit from the public at 
hotels, venues, and other supporting facilities for every event or meeting 
during and leading up to the summit," said dr. Siti Nadia Tarmizi, M.Epid, 
official spokesperson of COVID-19 Vaccination, the Indonesia's Ministry of 
Health.

Four separate bubbles will be established. The first bubble is for G20 country 
delegates, including their main entourages. The second bubble is for general 
G20 participants and journalists, with the third bubble prepared for the 
summit's organizers and field officers. The fourth bubble is for all the 
operational and supporting staff involved in the summit's affairs. 

A similar closed-loop bubble system implemented in the Beijing Olympics last 
February was successful, keeping the COVID-19 infection rate down to 0,01%[ 
https://sports.yahoo.com/beijings-covid-measures-worked-but-at-a-massive-cost-105958986.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAqePltOxCG74rD3kwNorbywIQsqPlJ44NB2VG7F72C--0525AKx8M1xb7h027XPabCTopE-3QQ3qz2z03VPPHiCysar6Gxsd9M_idrm66fKQwuwZ2NbW5ghGvFBvojCdnRzqD8h7QX0vbFoO9b-sb3RkdrMwRVEOaocLb05OetV] 
throughout the event. This will also be employed in the 31st Southeast Asian 
(SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, in May 2022. 

Vaccination mandates, regular health checks, and COVID-19 screenings will also 
be part of the measures during the G20 summit in Bali. Prior to their arrival, 
all participants must be double-vaccinated and able to show their vaccine 
certificates. They must also provide negative PCR test results taken a maximum 
of three days before their departure. During the summit, they must undergo a 
daily antigen test or a once-every-three-day PCR test throughout their stay in 
the bubble system area. 

About the Indonesian Ministry of Health

The Indonesian Ministry of Health is committed to providing quality health care 
to all people living in Indonesia, creating healthy, productive, and resilient 
communities across the nation. We strive for effective leadership in the health 
sector through health quality standards, policies, and legislation.

SOURCE: Indonesian Ministry of Health

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