- In response to the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant (SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529), the Task Force for the Mitigation of COVID-19 has issued Circular No. 1 of 2022 on Health Protocols for International Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic ("Circular 1/2022"), which addresses the new S-Gene Target Failure (SGTF) screening method for the Omicron variant, in addition to the existing Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction ("RT-PCR") test. In this regard, comparative tests involving both SGTF and RT-PCR are now being conducted simultaneously in two separate laboratories.
- In terms of the ongoing pandemic, Circular 1/2022 has now added France to the list of countries with confirmed Omicron variant community transmission. In effect, this means that arrivals of international travelers from France have been temporarily suspended.
- Following the issuance of Decree of the Head of the Task Force No. 2 of 2022 on Points of Entry, Places of Quarantine and RT-PCR Obligations for International Travelers Who Are Indonesian Citizens, quarantined Indonesian citizens and foreign citizens are now obliged to take a second RT-PCR test under the following conditions: 1) Indonesian citizens and foreign citizens who are quarantining for a period of 7 x 24 hours should take a second RT-PCR test on the sixth day of quarantine; and 2) Indonesian citizens and foreign citizens who are quarantining for a period of 10 x 24 hours should take a second RT-PCR test on the nice day of quarantine.
- Circular 1/2022 has been in force since 7 January 2022.
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