Jakarta, CNN Indonesia –
Restaurant and restaurant so one of the places at risk of transmission of Covid-19. The latest study from the Center for Disease and Prevention Control (CDC) in the United States found that many people are infected Covid-19 often eat in restaurants before being declared infected. To overcome this, understand how to prevent corona transmission in restaurants.
The CDC findings are in line with what happened in Semarang. One of the restaurants in Semarang has become a new cluster of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in the area. A total of 20 people tested positive for infection from the restaurant.
In contrast to Jakarta, which prohibits restaurants from providing services dine-in, some restaurants in other cities still allow people to eat on the spot. For that, presumably you still need to be careful when eating at restaurants.
Here are some ways and things to pay attention to when eating at a restaurant to prevent transmission of the corona virus, citing various sources.
1. Maintain the ideal distance
You are advised to pay attention to distance even though you are eating at a restaurant. Experts say no distance is better than two meters.
The data found that particles in droplets tend to settle in the air two meters away. However, in some cases, aerosols can spread the virus over a longer distance.
Pay attention to the concept of physical distancing while eating. Keeping your distance can protect you from the threat of Covid-19.
2. Find a restaurant that provides partitions between tables
Choose a restaurant that has implemented several protection methods, one of which is to install a divider on the table. The installation of a separation screen is carried out to reduce the risk of transmission.
3. Find restaurants that adhere to health protocols
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, has established health protocols in restaurants. One of them includes checking employees and customers before entering the restaurant area.
However, keep in mind, the corona virus has an incubation period. This means that someone who is infected will only show symptoms after a few days of exposure to the virus. That way, health protocols such as masks, eye protection, physical distancing, and diligent hand washing need to be implemented.
4. Sit in the outdoor area
Indeed drive-through be the safest way for those of you who want to enjoy a meal at your favorite restaurant. However, if there is no other way to eat on the spot, choose an outdoor area to make it safer. As much as possible, find a restaurant that provides an outdoor area for dining.
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5. Do not touch the face area
Refrain from touching facial areas such as your mouth, nose and eyes when you are outside, including in restaurants. Try to touch the face area before hands are completely clean.
If necessary, clean your hands first by using hand sanitizer.
6. Take off the mask only when eating
When eating, you are welcome to take off the mask for a while. However, keep using a mask when you are not eating food, especially when you are chatting with friends or restaurant waiters. The use of masks is known to be effective in preventing the transmission of Covid-19.
7. It doesn’t take too long
You are also advised not to spend too long in restaurants and restaurants. Avoid the habit of kongko after eating at restaurants.
Health Protocol in Restaurants
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has established health protocols that must be enforced in every restaurant and restaurant. Health protocols apply to business owners, visitors, and how food and beverages are served.
Here are the restaurant health protocols you need to know.
1. Visitors are advised to follow applicable medical procedures and protocols.
2. Health checks, at least checking body temperature, are carried out on anyone who enters the restaurant area.
3. It is prohibited to bring children under 5 years of age.
4. Visitors are not allowed to bring food from outside and only remove masks when food is available.
5. Restaurant is recommended to use disposal equipment or disposable cutlery.
6. Serving food is prioritized by the service system a la carte. If done in a buffet, then food collection must be done by special officers.
7. Especially for Padang restaurants, food serving should not be done as much as possible in a buffet.
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