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Indonesia reports deadliest day of Covid pandemic, with 2,069 fatalities in 24 hours

Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021By Editor

Indonesia has suffered its worst single-day death toll of the pandemic, the country’s health ministry revealed on Tuesday when announcing a record 2,069 Covid fatalities in the previous 24 hours amid a surge in cases. … Read More >Indonesia reports deadliest day of Covid pandemic, with 2,069 fatalities in 24 hours

Asian Covid-hotspot Indonesia to receive 45mn Covid vaccines in August, as government eases curbs despite warnings

Posted on July 31, 2021July 31, 2021By Editor

Indonesia’s health minister has announced that the country will receive 45 million coronavirus vaccines in August just as Covid curbs have been relaxed, despite warnings that doing so will only worsen the country’s situation. … Read More >Asian Covid-hotspot Indonesia to receive 45mn Covid vaccines in August, as government eases curbs despite warnings

Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Posted on July 5, 2021July 5, 2021By Editor

Hundreds of roadblocks and checkpoints have been erected across Indonesia as authorities attempt to enforce a harsh lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, which has surged in the country in recent weeks. … Read More >Tourist hub Bali swept up in Indonesia’s harsh lockdown despite 71% vaccination rate, as country’s infections spike

Indonesia ‘on edge of catastrophe’ as coronavirus Delta variant floods hospitals – Red Cross

Posted on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021By Editor

Indonesia is on the verge of a coronavirus “catastrophe,” the Red Cross has warned, as the country endures a rapid spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of Covid-19 that has already overwhelmed its hospitals. … Read More >Indonesia ‘on edge of catastrophe’ as coronavirus Delta variant floods hospitals – Red Cross

Indonesian travel agencies offer vaccine tours to US as cases surge at home

Posted on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021By Editor

Indonesian travel companies are advertising US vaccine tours for the rich, while those less wealthy have to wait for their jabs as Covid-19 runs rampant in the country. … Read More >Indonesian travel agencies offer vaccine tours to US as cases surge at home

Doctor among 4 arrested in Indonesia for stealing prisoners’ Covid-19 vaccines to sell on black market

Posted on May 28, 2021May 28, 2021By Editor

Indonesian authorities have arrested four people charged with stealing Covid-19 vaccines that had been marked for prisoners. The shots were then being sold to buyers in Jakarta and Medan for $17. … Read More >Doctor among 4 arrested in Indonesia for stealing prisoners’ Covid-19 vaccines to sell on black market

Indonesia pauses distribution of 450,000-batch of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over ‘sterility & toxicity’ concerns

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021By Editor

A large batch of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine has been put on hold in Indonesia after a 22-year-old died a day after getting the shot. The batch will be run through additional “sterility and toxicity” tests. … Read More >Indonesia pauses distribution of 450,000-batch of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over ‘sterility & toxicity’ concerns

Indonesian submarine that went missing during military drills with 53 on board confirmed sunk – navy

Posted on April 25, 2021April 25, 2021By Editor

An Indonesian submarine that went missing on Wednesday with 53 crew on board has sunk, the country’s navy has said, adding that there is no hope of finding any survivors. … Read More >Indonesian submarine that went missing during military drills with 53 on board confirmed sunk – navy

Search underway for Indonesian submarine missing north of Bali, 53 on board – military

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021By Editor

An Indonesian submarine has gone missing following a navy drill in the Bali Sea, prompting fears that the vessel has sunk. There are 53 people on board, Indonesia’s military said. … Read More >Search underway for Indonesian submarine missing north of Bali, 53 on board – military

Indonesia arrests two hackers over $60-million fraud that targeted US jobless during Covid pandemic

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021By Editor

Indonesia has charged two hackers over a $60-million scam targeting Americans who lost their jobs during the Covid pandemic, directing people to fake websites, stealing data then using it to defraud millions from an aid program. … Read More >Indonesia arrests two hackers over $60-million fraud that targeted US jobless during Covid pandemic