Public Opinion about the Implementation of Public Activity Restriction in the Pandemic Era

Background: Implementation of public activity restrictions has already replaced large-scale social restrictions in Indonesia since January 2021. This policy has been done and changed multiple times to adapt to increasing COVID-19 transmission. This study aimed to examine peoples knowledge and opinion about the implementation of public activity restrictions. Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in September 2021. A sample of 301 lay people was selected for this study. The data were collected by questionnaire consisting of 10 questions. Results: As many as 99% of study participants knew the regulation and 81.1% understood it. 75% of the study participants agreed with working from home. As many as 100% agreed with opening of essential stores. 30.6% agreed with closing worship places. As many as 49.8% agreed with closing amusement parks and playground. 31.2% of the participants disagreed the health protocols. Conclusion: People have already known and implemented the public activity restrictions and agreed with the regulation.