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Bali puts entire village on lockdown after hundreds tested in Bangli regency

National 5 years ago

Bali puts entire village on lockdown after hundreds tested in Bangli regency

The Bali administration has made the decision to expand the area of lockdown from one of three hamlets in Abuan village, Bangli regency, to the entire village.

An examination of Indonesia's death toll: Could it be higher?

National 5 years ago

An examination of Indonesia's death toll: Could it be higher?

The actual number of COVID-19 deaths in Indonesia may be substantially higher than officially reported as several regions have recorded hundreds of fatalities among patients under surveillance (PDPs), who are suspected of having contracted the highly contagious coronavirus.

Garuda Indonesia to test passengers for COVID-19

Business 5 years ago

Garuda Indonesia to test passengers for COVID-19

While their aircraft are grounded under the government ban on flights to affected areas, the flag carrier is putting preventive measures in place that could define the future of air travel in the country.

Poor, rich Indonesians do not get equal access to COVID-19 tests: Why it’s a problem

Opinion 5 years ago

Poor, rich Indonesians do not get equal access to COVID-19 tests: Why it’s a problem

Unequal access to testing can lead to late diagnosis and preventable deaths due to undetected COVID-19 among the poor.

East Java boarding school undergoes rapid COVID-19 testing after Malaysia reports imported cases

National 5 years ago

East Java boarding school undergoes rapid COVID-19 testing after Malaysia reports imported cases

The Magetan administration in East Java conducted rapid tests for COVID-19 at the Temboro Islamic boarding school (pesantren) on Monday, following a report that dozens of Malaysian students returning from the school had contracted the virus.

With limited testing capability, Indonesia may battle COVID-19 blindfolded

Opinion 5 years ago

With limited testing capability, Indonesia may battle COVID-19 blindfolded

With millions of people expected to leave Greater Jakarta to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns across Java from April to May, it won’t be easy to track the spread of the disease on the island.

COVID-19: Indonesia records 330 new cases as it boosts PCR testing

National 5 years ago

COVID-19: Indonesia records 330 new cases as it boosts PCR testing

According to the Health Ministry website, only 19,452 tests have been conducted in the country as of Saturday.

Government to expand PCR testing for coronavirus

National 5 years ago

Government to expand PCR testing for coronavirus

Indonesia aims to test 5,000 to 10,000 people per day.

COVID-19: Indonesia to administer more PCR tests, acknowledges some rapid tests 'ineffective'

National 5 years ago

COVID-19: Indonesia to administer more PCR tests, acknowledges some rapid tests 'ineffective'

The government has disbursed 500,000 test kits for rapid testing across the country as of Monday.

Indonesia to receive 50,000 COVID-19 PCR test kits from South Korea

National 5 years ago

Indonesia to receive 50,000 COVID-19 PCR test kits from South Korea

Experts consider PCR tests the “gold standard” of COVID-19 testing. Rapid tests, though faster, are less accurate.

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