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Batam-Bintan-Singapore Travel Bubble is in the Trial Stage, Here's What Tourists Need to Know
This scheme allows bordering countries to cooperate in tourism to a designated area.The opening of the travel bubble between Indonesia and Singapore h
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The travel bubble trial in Riau Islands implemented strict procedures. Tourists are divided into different groups (bubbles) to separate tourists with a high risk of exposure to Covid-19, from the general public.
The opening of the entrance to Indonesia, based on the circular of the Covid-19 Task Force, is strictly regulated. Overseas travelers (PPLN) travel bubble can only go through Nongsapura, Batam and Telani ferry port, Bintan.
Every two weeks, the government evaluates the implementation of the travel bubble. This agenda is also carried out to monitor the handling of the pandemic, the implementation of health protocols, and the readiness of supply and demand.
With the travel bubble scheme, people don't have to worry about interacting with foreign tourists. The reason is, if the travel bubble is proven to have caused an increase in Covid-19 in Indonesia, the government will not hesitate to stop the scheme.
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