Indonesia

COVID-19 rapid test kit has been distributed to health centers in Jakarta. This was stated by the Ministry of Home Affairs’ (Kemendagri) Director of Disaster Mitigation and Fire Management Directorate General of Territorial Administration, Safrizal Za in a press conference in the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Building, Jakarta, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. “Last night, the rapid test kit …

The government has distributed 125 thousand rapid test kits to 34 provinces. Later the province will determine the rapid examination, first for the closest positive case contact, and second for health workers involved in direct services Covid-19. “At present we have distributed 125 thousand rapid test kits for rapid inspection to 34 provinces,” said Government Spokesperson for Corona Virus Handling …

Minister of Education Nadiem Makarim stated that the National Examination (UN) in the midst of the Covid-19 virus pandemic had more risks than benefits for students and administrators of the exam if they were determined to do it. “We also already know that the UN is not a requirement for graduation or a higher education entry selection requirement, I think …

Panic buying, was the response of public following the first cases of the deadly coronavirus or COVID-19 in Indonesia announced by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on March 2. People have been stockpiling supplies for self-quarantine at home. Local residents are now worried due to as the number of cases continues to increase. Some of them as much as possible trying …

The government has prepared funds of Rp 6.1 trillion for incentive funds that will be given to corona pandemic medical workers. This was the realization of what President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said about incentives for medical workers to specialist doctors because they had become the frontline in handling COVID-19. Presented by the president, this plan was finalized and agreed with …

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan said the use of the Covid-19 rapid test tool was not used randomly but was prioritized based on criteria which risked transmission first. “This rapid-testing tool is not used randomly. And also not to do mass testing in open areas, “Anies said on his Twitter account, Monday, March 23. Anies also asserted, in this phase …

In order to protect the public from transmitting the coronavirus (Covid-19), the National Police on Monday issued a warning against non-essential public gatherings because it could increase the likelihood of transmitting the virus. For those who violate, could risk imprisonment. Public gatherings, including wedding parties and hanging out at coffee shops can now become a crime as the country continues …

Novel coronavirus has become global pandemic, that everyone makes serious efforts combatting the virus, including Facebook. The tech giant stepping up its efforts to push out accurate information about the novel coronavirus on its messaging service as concerns about misinformation continue to grow. Facebook on Monday, March 23 began enlisting outside developers to create ways its Messenger service can help …

Two Indonesian start-ups, participate to help deal with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Indonesia that is now in very critical level. They collaborate with the Indonesian Ministry of Health to launch an innovative telemedicine service called “Check COVID-19”. “The telemedicine solution offered is immensely helpful for the Indonesian health system in screening patients at risk for COVID-19,” Secretary General …

Head of Operations Office of PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa (Gojek), Hans Patuwo said that the company has prepared an Income Assistance Program scheme for the drivers who are positively infected by Covid-19, which they cannot work and must get treatment. Not only that, in order to relieve ojol partners who are undergoing maintenance, his side will stop a number …