Indonesia Relaxes Mask Mandate, Scraps Traveler Testing Rule
- Masks are required for crowded outdoor areas, public transport
- Government to keep remaining virus curbs until at least May 23
A traveler arrives at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia.
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Indonesia will make wearing masks outdoors optional and remove testing requirement for fully-vaccinated overseas travelers as the local virus situation improves.
Masks are still required for crowded outdoor areas, indoor activities and on public transport, President Joko Widodo said in a Tuesday speech. Those who are elderly, have underlying health conditions or exhibit symptoms of a cold are encouraged to still wear masks, he added.