Guidelines for Implementing New Adaptations in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

In mid-2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet ended. Indonesian people are encouraged to adopt new habitual adaptations to be able to live productively and avoid the transmission of the virus which has claimed more than 500 thousand lives.

At present, the government of the Republic of Indonesia no longer uses the term "new normal" which was often used during the COVID-19 pandemic. The term has been changed to "an adaptation of new habits" or IMR. In this era, people can move back productively but still implement COVID-19 prevention measures.

How to Implement New Adaptations for Habits

The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia has issued new rules that must be obeyed by the public when they want to go out of the house. In this rule, the important thing to consider before leaving the house is your health condition.

Make sure you are in a fit condition when you want to leave the house. If you are not feeling well, you should postpone traveling outside the house and rest until you are fully recovered.

You are also required to use a mask when on the move outside the home. In addition, wash your hands frequently after touching anything outside the home. Do not touch parts of the face, such as the eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands that have not been cleaned. For your convenience, you should always bring a hand sanitizer.

The following are important things that you need to know to undergo a new habit adaptation:

1. Go to the market, shops, or mall

When you want to go to markets, shops, or malls to buy groceries and other needs, you will most likely meet with many people. To prevent transmission of the virus, make sure you keep a distance from others at least 1-2 meters.

You are advised not to enter the market, shops, or malls if the conditions are congested and it is difficult to apply physical distancing. However, if there really is an urgent need, wear a mask and face shield to protect yourself from exposure to the virus.

2. Go to a restaurant or restaurant

In this era of adaptation to this new habit, visitors are allowed to eat directly in restaurants or restaurants. It's better if you choose a restaurant or restaurant that provides a table for outdoor dining. Also, make sure the table is 1-2 meters away from other tables.

You can also bring your own cutlery from home if you are not sure of the cleanliness standards of the restaurant where you eat. When eating, do not forget to keep the mask in a clean place so that the inside of the mask is not contaminated with viruses.

3. At the station, terminal, airport, or port

When in a station, terminal, airport, or port, make sure you always wear a mask and apply physical distancing with other passengers.

If you want to travel by air or sea transportation mode, you need to fill out a Health Alert Card according to the applicable regulations at the airport or port.

4. Go to tourist attractions

If you want to take a vacation to a tourist spot after a few months limiting activities outside the home, this is now okay, but you still have to follow established health protocols.

Before going on vacation, you are advised to find out in advance the rules that apply to the destination. Because, each region has different provisions, depending on the risk status of the spread of COVID-19 in the area.

You are advised to bring your own drinking bottles and cutlery during the holidays. In addition, do not force yourself to enter the crowded tourist attractions and do not allow physical distancing.

5. Stay at a hotel

For those of you who intend to stay at a hotel while traveling or just staycation, look for information in advance regarding the hotel that will be occupied. Make sure the hotel manager has conducted COVID-19 preventive health protocols, such as spraying disinfectants, and cleaning the AC filter regularly.

When checking in a hotel or being in a hotel restaurant, make sure you always keep your distance from other people or hotel employees. Also, avoid being in an elevator with lots of people, yes.

When you get to your hotel room, clean the desk, the TV remote, door handles, toilets, or other items with disinfectants that you carry yourself. You are also advised to bring toiletries, such as toothbrushes and towels, from home.

6. Go to school

If your child can get into school, make sure he or she uses a mask that is the right size for children. Remind children to always wash their hands with soap and water after touching objects in school. If necessary, provide a hand sanitizer in his school bag.

In addition, bring a child with healthy food so that he has enough energy to do his activities at school and do not need snacks in the canteen which is likely to be crowded during recess.

7. Sports in public areas and fitness centers

When you want to exercise in the open, you are recommended to keep a distance of 5 meters with others when walking, 10 meters when running, and 20 meters when cycling.

If you exercise in a fitness center, choose a place with good air circulation. Do not share personal equipment, such as towels, gym gloves, or mattresses, with other people. After exercising, clean the equipment using a disinfectant.

Arriving at home, you do not immediately relax or come into contact with family members at home. Clean all items that you use outside the home immediately. After that, immediately take a shower and change clothes with clean clothes.

In addition to applying the new habitual adaptation guidelines outlined above, make sure you always eat nutritious food, get enough rest, and manage stress well to maintain your immune system to avoid COVID-19 and other health problems.

If you experience symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, coughing, shortness of breath, and sore throat, do self-isolation immediately and call the COVID-19 hotline for further guidance.

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