Indonesian authorities have tightened social restrictions in the capital, the most populous island of Java and the resort island of Bali due to a new outbreak of coronavirus caused by the omicron strain, The Straits Times reported on Tuesday, citing Minister-Coordinator of Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan.
He said malls, restaurants and cafes will again be able to accommodate no more than 60 percent of the maximum number of visitors, entertainment venues no more than 35 percent, and mosques and churches no more than 50 percent. "We do not want to intimidate the population, we do not intend to harm the economy, perhaps the problem may not be as serious," the coordinating minister pointed out. He said the government is "monitoring the situation and may ease restrictions as early as next week."
Currently, Luhut said, "about 65 percent of those hospitalized with the coronavirus can continue treatment at home."
The daily increase in infected people in the country is approaching 40,000, although just a month ago the figure was about 100-200 cases. About 48% of Indonesians have been vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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