Covid-19 pandemic has taught us many things. But one thing that it has taught us the most is the value and importance of wearing masks and following social distancing. While countries around the world are reopening with precautions, some tourists are still refusing to follow covid-19 rules. And Bali has something for such tourists. Police in Bali is now punishing people who refuse to wear face masks in public. Here’s how the cops are uniquely punishing them.
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Tourists Without Masks Have To Pay 50 Push-ups, And Once Wearing Masks Incorrectly Have To Do 15
As per the reports in Euronews, people who are caught without masks in Bali and unable to pay fines now have to do 50 push-ups. And those wearing masks incorrectly face 15 push-ups. Back in August 2020, Bali had begun fining people for mask violations. And since then Locals are complying to the norms, but it’s the tourists violating the rules.
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Speaking about this unique punishment, police told Euronews that tourists don’t respect local mask laws.
“First they say they are not aware of this regulation. Then they say they forgot it, their mask was wet or damaged. The fine for not wearing a mask in public in Indonesia is around $7.”
Indonesia Has So Far Recorded 940,000 cases Of Covid-19 Virus
So if you intend to visit Bali in future, don’t forget to wear the mask. While the world has got a vaccine against covid-19, we still have to wear the mask to protect ourselves and others from this deadly virus.
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In terms of covid cases, Indonesia has seen nearly 940,000 cases and more than 26,000 deaths, according to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. Coronavirus cases have been rising for months in Indonesia. On Jan. 20, the country reported more than 12,000 new COVID-19 cases.