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Woman found dead at bottom of Uluwatu cliff, suicide suspected Hundreds of foreign nationals leave Bali amid coronavirus outbreak Hundreds of foreign nationals leave Bali amid coronavirus outbreak

A 29-year-old woman was found dead at the bottom of a cliff in Sunset Point, Uluwatu, with authorities suspecting that she may have committed suicide. Hundreds of foreigners departed Bali over the weekend, some with chartered flights organized by their respective Hundreds of foreigners departed Bali over the weekend, some with chartered flights organized by their respective governments, following flight cancelations across the globe governments, following flight cancelations across the globe The victim, identified by her initials MG, was found yesterday. According to reports, evacuation proved challenging due to the location’s terrain, and authorities eventually took her body with a rubber boat to Dreamland Beach amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The Ngurah Rai Immigration office said in a statement that over 200 foreigners, consisting mostly of German nationals, boarded a chartered German Airlines flight on Saturday headed for Frankfurt, while over 400 passengers consisting of mostly French amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The Ngurah Rai Immigration office said in a statement that over 200 foreigners, consisting mostly of German nationals, boarded a chartered German Airlines flight on Saturday headed for Frankfurt, while over 400 passengers consisting of mostly French before she was nationals headed to France with Qatar Airways on the same nationals headed to France with Qatar Airways on the same taken to Sanglah General Hospital. day. In addition, Austrian Airlines also reportedly carried over 200 passengers back to Austria. day. In addition, Austrian Airlines also reportedly carried over 200 passengers back to Austria. Foreign missions in Foreign missions in Indonesia have Indonesia have actively used social actively used social media to assist their media to assist their respective citizens. respective citizens. As fewer flights As fewer flights become available become available due to global travel due to global travel restrictions, their restrictions, their efforts include efforts include assisting those seeking to return home to find available assisting those seeking to return home to find available flights. I Putu Surya Dharma, a spokesperson from the flights. I Putu Surya Dharma, a spokesperson from the regional office for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, regional office for the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, told Nusa Bali yesterday that between March 1 and 26, told Nusa Bali yesterday that between March 1 and 26, nearly 254,000 foreign tourists have left the island. However, nearly 254,000 foreign tourists have left the island. However, the same period also recorded over 169,000 foreign tourists the same period also recorded over 169,000 foreign tourists arriving in Bali, he added. Travelers from Australia, Russia arriving in Bali, he added. Travelers from Australia, Russia and the United States topped the list of visitors. and the United States topped the list of visitors. Last week, American and Australian citizens in Indonesia were Last week, American and Australian citizens in Indonesia were ordered to leave the country amid the novel coronavirus ordered to leave the country amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, wherein officials also cited evidence of Indonesia’s outbreak, wherein officials also cited evidence of Indonesia’s current medical capacity, among other things, to urge current medical capacity, among other things, to urge immediate action. Some foreigners have decided to extend immediate action. Some foreigners have decided to extend their stay in Indonesia, it seems, as evident by packed their stay in Indonesia, it seems, as evident by packed immigration offices across Bali last week. Indonesia’s immigration offices across Bali last week. Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration has swiftly responded to Directorate General of Immigration has swiftly responded to the spike in visa extension requests, and eligible foreigners the spike in visa extension requests, and eligible foreigners unable to return to their home countries due to COVID-19 unable to return to their home countries due to COVID-19 are being given an automatic extension for their stay are being given an automatic extension for their stay permits. (coconuts.com 01/04/2020) permits. (coconuts.com 01/04/2020)

At the top of the cliff, authorities found the victim’s personal items, including a motorbike, jacket, cellphone, and an ID card. South Kuta Police Chief Yusak Agustinus Sooai said that the victim had gone missing since Sunday, and are now looking into the possible cause of death. Indonesia currently does not have a fully functioning government-run suicide prevention hotline, but if you or anyone you know is suffering from depression and/or contemplating suicide, you can get more information and resources from several local NGOs dealing with mental health and suicide prevention, such as intothelightid.org and Bali-based Love Inside Suicide Awareness (LISA) helpline at +628113855472. (coconuts.co 11/06/2021)

Over 2,000 Cruise Ship Workers Go Back To Work Overseas

Over 2,000 cruise ship workers who had been laid-off for over a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic have gone back to work overseas. The Head of the Bali Labor Agency, Ida Bagus Ngurah Arda confirmed that many workers have gone back to work on cruise ships. “Around 2,702 migrant workers have gone back to work on cruise ships again after over 1 year of being laid off due to Covid-19 pandemic as of today (10/6).” Ngurah Arda said on Thursday morning (10/6).

However, Ngurah No Large-Scale Social Restrictions policy for Bali just Hundreds of Indonesian crew members flying Arda explained that the amount of workyet, provincial government says in from Italy skip quarantine after testing negative for COVID-19 ers who went back to work recently is still considered small in comparison with the migrant workers who have been previously laid-off. The Bali provincial government says it has yet to consider imposing Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) policy, which requires approval from the central government, to curb the spread of COVID-19 here, claiming that it has already implemented similar steps to an extent. Over 300 Indonesian crew members from the MSC Splendida cruise ship reportedly did not undergo quarantine upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport despite having flown in from Genoa, Italy on Monday night. Officials said all of them tested negative for the novel coronavirus, after rapid tests that were conducted at the airport. “As soon as they arrived they were checked by officers from the Port Health Authority and followed with rapid tests. The results were negative and [they] didn’t have to be quarantined,” Ida Bagus Ngurah Arda, who heads Bali province’s Manpower Agency, told Kompas yesterday. There were 316 Indonesian crew members in total who boarded a flight with Qatar Airlines from Genoa to Denpasar, via Doha. As reported by Kompas, the crew members had also undergone a health examination while in Genoa, after which they were declared healthy and permitted to return to Indonesia. Italy is one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with over 105,000 confirmed cases and more than 12,000 deaths. Indonesians coming from COVID-19 hot zones, which includes Italy, are subject to health screening by the Port Health Authority upon arrival. Should authorities find that they are exhibiting early symptoms of COVID-19, they will be observed at a government facility for two weeks. On the other hand, those who do not exhibit early symptoms are advised to self-quarantine for the same period. Yesterday, Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy urged Indonesians overseas to stay in the countries in which they are living. The government said there are no plans to arrange their repatriation, but that they will be provided with supplies. Indonesia is currently anticipating mass arrivals of Indonesians abroad, particularly those seeking to leave Malaysia as it enforces its movement control order (MCO), as well as crew members of international cruise ships looking to return home as some cruise lines halt their operations. For the latter, their return will likely be through Ngurah Rai, Muhadjir said, adding that there are about 11,000 Indonesian crew members abroad. As of yesterday afternoon, Bali has recorded 19 positive COVID-19 cases. This includes two deaths of foreign nationals and four recoveries. (coconuts.com 01/04/2020)

He also explained that the Bali provincial government has made a regulation that will protect the rights and responsibility of each migrant worker while working overseas in accordance with the Governor’s Regulation Number 12 Year 2021. Governor has also created a system which makes the provincial government easier to control and supervise Bali migrant workers. Speaking to Kumparan yesterday, regional secretary of the Bali administration, Dewa Made Indra, said that the provincial “Apart from that system, the provincial government will also cooperate with the private sector to provide training and education in order to increase the quality of our hugovernment is open to implementing PSBB, should risks of the novel coronavirus on the island continue to escalate and require a stricter approach. man resources in the future.” Ngurah Arda concluded. (thebalisun.com 13/06/2021) “Here in Bali we are already enforcing strict limitations. Substantially we have preceded this PSBB policy, but formally and according to the [new] government regulation 35 kilograms of medical waste found in Gianyar of course we haven’t,” Indra said.

regency traced back to local doctor: reports

PSBB is designed to limit mobility within a region,essentially The culprit behind littered medical waste in Bali’s Gianyar regency is allegedly a contract worker at a local hospital, as revealed in a meeting among concerned parties at the Bali Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) this week. imposing the same social distancing measures that have already been seen in parts of Indonesia affected by the viral disease, though this includes additional measures and stricter enforcement. In late May, trash bags that add up to about 35 kilograms containing various medical waste, from bottles to infusion The policy includes shuttering of all businesses and services lines and syringes, were found in Bitera sub-district, except those deemed essential, and also banning appGianyar. Police soon launched an investigation into the based motorcycle taxis from picking up passengers, meancase in an attempt to locate the culprit. ing they are only allowed to transport goods and deliver food to customers. The official implementation requires regional governments to submit relevant data and reports regarding COVID-19 spread in their area to the Health Ministry, among other things, which will assess them and decide on whether or not to grant approval. The process has been criticized for being overly bureaucratic. Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, which has the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, is set to become the country’s first region to officially enforce PSBB. As of this afternoon, the city reports 1,395 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, including 133 deaths and 69 recoveries.

According to reports, the doctor instructed a contract worker hired by the public hospital to take the medical waste from his private practice and dispose of it at Sanjiwani’s medical waste facility. Those who attended the meeting did not reveal identities of the possible suspects. Ida Komang Upeksa, acting head of Gianyar Health Agency, said Sanjiwani does not allow the use of its medical waste facility by anyone else but the public hospital. Such a practice might therefore be a violation of existing law. Meanwhile, Gianyar Police said they have yet to identify a suspect in the case. The incident has sparked concerns about the disposal of medical waste in Gianyar, with DPRD member Ni Made Ratnadi calling on the authorities to step up monitoring and collecting data on private practices in the area to ensure they are treating their medical waste Bali, for its part, has so far reported 43 confirmed COVID-19 responsibly. (coconuts.co 11/06/2021) cases, including 19 recoveries and two deaths of foreign nationals. (coconuts.com 07/04/2020)

Indonesia to temporarily ban all foreign arrivals, transits to curb further spread of coronavirus Indonesia to temporarily ban all foreign arrivals, transits to curb further spread of coronavirusPresident Approves 10 Proposals From Bali’s Governor

The Indonesian President, Joko Widodo has approved 10 JAKARTA - Indonesia will temporarily ban all visits and transits by JAKARTA - Indonesia will temporarily ban all visits and transits proposals that have been requested by the Governor of foreign nationals to the country to curb the further spread of the coronavirus. “President (Joko) sees that our current policy needs to by foreign nationals to the country to curb the further spread of the coronavirus. “President (Joko) sees that our current Bali to revive their economy. be made stricter. We have decided that all visits and transits by foreign nationals to Indonesia will temporarily be banned,” Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi told reporters after a virtual ministers’ meeting with President Joko Widodo on Tuesday (March 31). Exceptions to the ban include those with work permits as well policy needs to be made stricter. We have decided that all visits and transits by foreign nationals to Indonesia will temporarily be banned,” Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi told reporters after a virtual ministers’ meeting with President Joko Widodo on Tuesday (March 31). During a meeting that was attended by several ministries such as the State Secretary Minister, Tourism Minister, Finance Minister, Governor of Indonesian Bank and the Bali Governor on Monday morning (7/6) around 9:30am, President Jokowi invited them to discuss several main as diplomats, Ms Retno added, stressing that proper health protocols will still apply. President Joko said before the ministers’ meeting that Indonesia is stepping up measures to limit mobility among its citizens within the country, but threats of coronavirus spread also Exceptions to the ban include those with work permits as well as diplomats, Ms Retno added, stressing that proper health protocols will still apply. President Joko said before the topics. Such as, the Covid-19 vaccine distribution in Bali, optimizing domestic tourism, prevention protocol implementation, reopening of the international travel corridor come from overseas. Mr Joko pointed out specifically that the epiministers’ meeting that Indonesia is stepping up measures to and optimizing creative economy in Bali. centres of the pandemic have shifted to the United States and Eulimit mobility among its citizens within the country, but threats rope. of coronavirus spread also come from overseas. Mr Joko During the meeting, Koster also proposed 10 requests to 19 Bali Inmates Poisoned After Consuming Toxic Disinfectant Liquid In Indonesia, Jakarta is the epicentre of the country’s coronavirus crisis, accounting for nearly half of the 1,414 confirmed cases. There are 122 deaths from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, in Indonesia so far, the highest in South-east Asia. Stay in the know with e-mail alerts. “Practically all nations have put in place limits on the flow of travellers with varying (degree of) strictness depending on the respective situation and condition in each country,” Ms Retno said. Their policies have also impacted Indonesians living overseas, many of whom have recently returned home or are preparing to head home. According to Ms Retno, the two largest groups of homebound Indonesians are Indonesian migrant workers from Malaysia as well as Indonesians working as crews on cruise ships. “The inflow traffic from these two groups has been far larger than normal,” Ms Retno said. “In terms of size, the number of Indonesians living and working in Malaysia exceeds 1 million. And there are 11,838 Indonesian crews working for 80 cruise ships, as per data gathered so far,” Ms Retno added. She said the government is implementing proper health protocols at airports, seaports, border check points on these returning countrymen. Mr Joko on Monday said Indonesia needs stronger measures to limit mobility after receiving reports that thousands of workers in Jakarta and its surrounding areas have returned to their home towns after losing most or all of their income amid the coronavirus outbreak. There have been concerns of a spread of infections as people from Jakarta, the epicentre of the country’s outbreak, return home. The government is preparing regulations that would make it possible for Jakarta and other coronavirus red zones to be put under an “area quarantine”, a term observers see as equivalent to a lockdown, which would stop flows of people going in and out. (straitstimes.com 01/04/2020) pointed out specifically that the epicentres of the pandemic have shifted to the United States and Europe. In Indonesia, Jakarta is the epicentre of the country’s coronavirus crisis, accounting for nearly half of the 1,414 confirmed cases. There are 122 deaths from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, in Indonesia so far, the highest in South-east Asia. Stay in the know with e-mail alerts. “Practically all nations have put in place limits on the flow of travellers with varying (degree of) strictness depending on the respective situation and condition in each country,” Ms Retno said. Their policies have also impacted Indonesians living overseas, many of whom have recently returned home or are preparing to head home. According to Ms Retno, the two largest groups of homebound Indonesians are Indonesian migrant workers from Malaysia as well as Indonesians working as crews on cruise ships. from Jakarta, the epicentre of the country’s outbreak, return home. The government is preparing regulations that would make it possible for Jakarta and other coronavirus red zones to be put under an “area quarantine”, a term observers see as equivalent to a lockdown, which would stop flows of people going in and out. Coordinating maritime affairs and investment minister Luhut Pandjaitan said in a video message on Tuesday that the government would take the decision within this week, stressing however Indonesia would use the term lockdown. Indonesia would also issue a presidential emergency decree that would allow the government to have an annual budget deficit of larger than 3 per cent – currently not allowed by the existing laws – so that it could spend more to deploy cash, especially to the poorest population in the country. This help Bali’s economy recover. The requests included: • another 3 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for Bali residents in order to finish the vaccination program by July 2021 • optimizing domestic tourism by providing special incentives • optimizing the ‘Work From Bali Program” by reaching all the government’s institutions and ministries • hosting more big international events in Bali • proposing to reopen the international travel bubble by the end of July 2021 • continue the cash assistance program for the Bali tourism sector • extending the instalment period for tourism businesses • providing new skill set training program for Bali people • providing soft loan programs for the tourism sector • allowing Bali to host virtual Bali Arts Festival on July 12th 2021 After discussing and considering all aspects and conditions, the President has approved all 10 proposals that were requested by the Bali Governor. “President Jokowi has finally agreed and instructed related ministries to help us implement all these programs in near future.” Koster said. (thebalisun.com 14/06/2021) A woman who has been serving prison time at the KerBali plans to hold Nyepi-like observance to curb COVID-19 spread “The inflow traffic from these two groups has been far larger exemption would apply for three years, before a normal threshold of 3 per cent would be reinstalled for 2023 annual obokan Prison has died after consuming disinfectant liquid on Friday morning (11/6). Bali province’s Majelis Desa Adat, or traditional village council, says there are plans to hold a Nyepi-like observance later this than normal,” Ms Retno said. “In terms of size, the number of Indonesians living and working in Malaysia exceeds 1 million. budget year. The Head of the Female Warden of Kerobokan Prison Class IIA, Lili confirmed that dozens of the inmates in the Kerobokan female prison were rushed to the Sanglah Public Hospital after consuming toxic liquid. month as part of an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 on the island, with the final decision set to be announced tomorrow. The council’s chief, Ida Panglingsir Agung Putra Sukahet, told And there are 11,838 Indonesian crews working for 80 cruise ships, as per data gathered so far,” Ms Retno added. She said the government is implementing proper health protocols at airports, seaports, border check points on these “(Finance Minister) Sri Mulyani is currently making her calculation. What if we give the bottom 40 per cent or 20 per cent direct cash handouts. It is being thoroughly calculated,” Mr Luhut said. President Joko said on Monday that over the past eight days alone, 876 buses had transported about 14,000 people “19 of our inmates were rushed to Sanglah Hospital this Tribun yesterday that nothing has been decided for the time returning countrymen. Mr Joko on Monday said Indonesia in Greater Jakarta back to their home towns, mostly in West morning, and 1 of them has died after consuming disin-being, as authorities would need to hold a meeting first. needs stronger measures to limit mobility after receiving Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta and East Java provinces. fectant liquids inside the prison cell.” Lili said on Friday reports that thousands of workers in Jakarta and its surrounding morning. “We will decide on April 8. If it’s going to happen we will issue areas have returned to their home towns after losing most or Others had taken the trains and ships home, he added. These an official circular from the traditional village council,” Agung all of their income amid the coronavirus outbreak. are mostly daily-rated workers such as push-cart food sellers, The incident occurred after several inmates attempted to consume disinfectant liquid that was mixed with a fruit packaged drink. Putra was quoted as saying. The observance, locally referred to as sipeng, will only manThere have been concerns of a spread of infections as people in what is termed the informal sector of the economy. (straitstimes.com 01/04/2020) room. Meanwhile, the Head of Emergency Room at the Sanglah Hospital, I Made Mulyawan confirmed that he “At first, they told the doctor inside the prison that they had stomach problems, but then we decided to transport them around 10:00am to the hospital as they finally admitted that they had consumed toxic liquids which made their conditions get worse.” Lili added. Shortly after, the doctor of the Sanglah Hospital confirmed that one of the inmates had died in the emergency date that people stay at home for three consecutive days and will not follow the exact same rules as the Balinese Day of Silence, according to reports. Ordinarily, Nyepi encourages self-reflection by prohibiting activities such as lighting a fire, working, and traveling or going out, among others. The planned sipeng, however, would only prohibit people from leaving their homes. important to inform the general public way ahead of the actual dates. So it doesn’t seem so abrupt.” “So will there be provision of food from the government?” “Those who have plenty of money from monthly salary have it good as they can simply stock up, but what can we do when we depend on daily income. If it were to happen for four days Bali’s The Nusa Dua improves safety measures amid pandemic State-owned enterprise Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) is implementing safety measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19 at tourist destination The Nusa Dua in Bali. I Gusti Ngurah Ardita, managing director of The Nusa Dua, told Antara news agency that a letter had been sent to tenants, urging them to provide hand sanitizers and has been receiving patients from Kerobokan Prison this morning. “We have received a total of 19 patients from the Kerobokan prison today, and we’ve lost one of them. So we’ve been trying our best to help the rest recover from consuming the toxic liquids.” Mulyawan concluded. (thebalisun.com 14/06/2021) 95-km Gilimanuk-Mengwi Toll Road by 2024 Local authorities in Bali are reporting hundreds of workers having lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 outbreak and its subsequent impacts on the tourism industry, while thousands more have been instructed to stay at home without pay. “Everywhere [in Indonesia] is pretty much facing the same condition. We don’t know when this will end,” Ida Bagus Oka Dirga, who heads the agency, said. Thousands of workers in Bali on unpaid leave, hundreds more laid off While official details have not been announced, news of sipeng quickly made its rounds on social media, showcasing divided opinions among local residents. Prompted by concerns over COVID-19, som e are supportive of the initiative, while others question how people are expected to meet their daily needs should the observance take place. “I agree, but it’s please think it further wisely.” As of yesterday afternoon, Bali confirmed eight additional cases of COVID-19, bringing the island’s total to 43. This includes 19 recoveries and two deaths of foreign nationals. (Coconuts.com 07/04/2020) regularly spray disinfectant in public areas, including toilets, pray rooms, ATM booths and shuttle buses. “This is in accordance with a circular letter from Bali’s provincial administration on improving hygiene and sanitation to combat the virus,” he said. Tenants at The Nusa Dua are also required to check the temperature of all staff and visitors and to routinely clean their sites. A crisis center has been set up for guests, with services that include delivery to the nearest hospital and routine check-ups with health agencies. Ardita added that The Nusa Dua’s employees have been 30.45 percent since February. “We hope the pandemic will end soon and tourism in Bali can improve,” said Ardita. On Tuesday, Bali declared a state of emergency by imposing stricter measures on visitors in an effort to curb the spread of structed, plans are also in hand for the Sumatra-Trans Jawa Highway to be extended to the easternmost port on Java at Banyuwangi. The PUPR Minister credits the toll road as an unsolicited project presented on the initiative of the private sector that the National Government is enthusiastically welcoming. This approach is in keeping with the directive of Indonesian President Joko Widodo to seek alternative ways of financing toll roads that will not burden the State Budworking from home from March 16, except for security and He added that in Badung, more than 6,000 workers from 78 comCOVID-19 as cases continue to climb with local transmission get (APBN). cleaning staff, who have been equipped with protective gear and follow physical distancing measures while on duty. As of panies have been instructed to stay at home and given between 50 to 70 percent of their minimum salary. detected. With the status, the resort island will tighten checks at entrance gates and enforce a 14-day self-quarantine for all Bali Governor, I Wayan Koster, defends the second Bali Slowly and surely, and despite the troubled national economy caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Indonesian Government is moving ahead with expand its transnational highway network. “Right now, with the hotels empty, of course workers will burden the operational cost. That’s why they have instructed them to stay home. However, we do hope they won’t be laying off [these workers],” I Made Badra, who heads the Tourism Agency in Badung, told March 26, the occupancy rate at The Nusa Dua had dropped people entering the island. (thejakartapost.com 01/04/2020) Denpasar mayor urges city residents to stay at home amid coronavirus outbreak toll road development as necessary to reduce traffic congestion on the roads during peak travel hours. The road, says the Governor, will provide quicker access to Denpasar and the reverse direction from Denpasar to GilimaAs reported by Beritabali.com, the Indonesian Ministry of The Mayor of Denpasar yesterday urged the city’s residents to Tribun.nuk. Public Works and People’s Housing (PUPR) has started a refrain from returning to their hometowns and stay at home Bali hotels roll out cheap promos or shut to survive coronaThe Governor said the first phase of the 95-kilometer 95-kilometer-long toll road connecting the western Baliinstead, as part of an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in virus outbreak road project would be a 20-kilometer stretch of highway Jakarta Allows Some Foreigners to Receive Free Covid-19 Vaccine Shots nese port of Gilimanuk with Mengwi. The PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono said the new toll road would become the second toll road operating in Bali after the Bali Mandara Toll Road that opened in 2013 that connects Sanur-Ngurah Rai Airport-Nusa Dua. As the proposed Gilimanuk to Denpasar Toll Road is being conIn Denpasar, as many as 2,975 workers were told to stay at home without pay while another 53 workers were laid off, the city’s spokesman Gede Rai told Kompas, adding that the workers were from 37 different companies. “It’s because there is a lack of guests and hotels are not operating,” Gede Rai said. The Bali Hotel Association (BHA), whose members include general managers of over 100 four-star and five-star hotels and resorts in Bali, said that most accommodations and restaurants in Bali have opted to temporarily close for at least one month. “At this time, almost all hotels and restaurants in Bali are closed temporarily for one to two months, as we monitor the most up to date situation,” BHA chairman I Made Ricky Darmika Putra told state news agency Antara yesterday. Bali. “I am asking all residents living in Denpasar for the time being do not go anywhere, including to go to your hometown, stay at your respective homes [instead] to break the chain on COVID-19 spread,” , as quoted by state news agency Antara. Many of those who live in Denpasar hail from different parts of the island and even the country. With the social and physical distancing advisory in place and the option to return to their family homes might make sense financially, officials fear connecting Pekutatan – Soka. The second phase will join Soka and Mengwi, followed by a third phase connecting Gilimanuk to Pekutatan. Current estimates put the total cost of the GilimanukMengwi Toll Road at Rp. 14 trillion. Jakarta Provincial Government has now allowed foreign nationals older than 18 to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in the city’s free immunization program in a race to protect Indonesia’s capital from the pandemic. For the time being, authorities in Denpasar are reportedly planning a social protection strategy for these workers, including through Indonesian government’s pre-employment cards, which was launched last month. The cards, which aim to aid job seekers and unemployed workers, grant them access and funding to various trainings. it might contribute to further spread of COVID-19. According to Denpasar government’s, there are currently 96 people under monitoring in the city, along with two patients under observation and two more who have tested positive for Ricky also responded to circulating information that many hotels in Bali are up for sale, clarifying that those reports are false. In addition, he explained how hotels that are still open have less than 10 percent occupancy rates, while most restaurants have cut their operational hours short. “Our success in breaking the chain of coronavirus spread requires discipline and cooperation from everyone, not only the dence certificate (SKTT) or a foreigner ID card and meet one of the following criteria: A teacher or lecturer, an educational or supporting staff who work in schools and universities, aged 60 years or Starting on June 9, some foreigners are the fourth priorThe numbers are even higher in Badung regency, where some of the the novel coronavirus. Across Bali, the total number of posi- Meanwhile, some other hotels are still seeking to attract potential government, but also the public in heeding the instructions older, or living in a vulnerable area, including urban hamity among groups to receive the vaccines, the province said in its official Twitter account on Saturday. The foreigners eligible for the vaccine has to hold a resiisland’s most popular hotels and restaurants are located. An official from the regency’s Industry and Manpower Agency told Tribun yesterday that 198 workers have been laid off as of April 4, most of whom were employed in the tourism sector. tive COVID-19 cases stand at 10 as of yesterday afternoon, including two deaths of foreign nationals, while a total of 141 patients have been placed under observation, as per data from the provincial government. customers, and are rolling out cheap promotions on long-term stays. One example is Lv8, a hotel located in Canggu, which offers a one-month stay fee starting from IDR8million (US$481). For perspective, the hotel’s normal daily rate ranges from IDR800K-1 million. (coconuts.com 07/04/2020) and suggestions from officials,” Rai Mantra said. Last week, a nurse who tested positive for COVID-19 reportedly went home to Tabanan regency, prompting officials to trace her close contacts immediately. lets with a high potential of coronavirus mutation’s spread or neighborhood units (RTs) in orange and red zones.(jakartaglobe.id 10/06/2021)