Jakarta, April 16 -- Epidemiology expert from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FKKMK), Gadjah Mada University, Dr Riris Andono Ahmad, supported the government in enforcing the ban on Lebaran 2021 homecoming to prevent transmission of COVID-19.

In a press statement here on Friday, Ahmad expected some places where crowding occurs, such as tourist attractions, to be closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

"The regulations must be consistent and consistently enforced," she emphasized.

Ahmad expected the public to be aware that homecoming activities can be a means of transmission of the virus. One way of increasing public awareness to not return to their hometowns is by enforcing regulations.

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