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LINE provides real time COVID-19 updates for Indonesian users
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The LINE Siaga official account provides updates from the Health Ministry on the development of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. (Shutterstock/charnsitr )
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apanese messaging app LINE introduced a new official account on Tuesday to provide up-to-date and educational information related to COVID -19 for Indonesian users.
The LINE Siaga official account provides updates from the Health Ministry on the development of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, such as hotline and emergency numbers; a list of hospitals that can accommodate COVID-19 patients; precautionary steps and real-time statistics on cases in the country. Additionally, it also provides disaster-related information, such as updates on earthquakes from the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).
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According to a statement received by The Jakarta Post, the updates on COVID-19 are also accessible on the app's Timeline Banner in real time. When they are clicked, users will then be taken to the LINE Siaga timeline for more detailed information. This banner will also feature daily information related to the number of confirmed and suspected cases, as well as the number of recoveries and deaths.
Users can add the LINE Siaga account through this link. (gis/kes)
