July 12, 2021
3 foreigners to be immediately deported for violating prokes + Emergency PPKM revised, Bali's non-essential sector closed + Self-funded vaccination opens at 8 Kimia Farma clinics, 1 in Bali + more
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Local Covid Numbers
*Note: 561 cases were reported yesterday, with 4 returned overseas travelers, 58 domestic travelers, and 7 foreigners among them, taking the province’s total cases to 55,318. There were 9 fatalities, 5 of which were reported in Buleleng regency. On Saturday Bali reported its highest ever daily total, with 678 cases. There was 1 returned overseas traveler, 121 domestic travelers, and 9 foreigners among them. The 7-day average is now at an all-time high of 546. There have been 74 fatalities so far this month.
Click here to see the national numbers infographic and a Regency-by-Regency breakdown of yesterday’s local numbers, which includes a look back at last week’s overall totals.
The Big News
"Violating Prokes, 3 Foreigners in Bali to be Immediately Deported" from Republika (Indonesian): Ngurah Rai Special Class I Immigration Office processed the deportation of 3 foreigners for violating health protocols (prokes) in Bali. The three foreigners were secured by joint officers in the Yustisi operation for the implementation of Emergency PPKM in the North Kuta District on Thursday. Head of Public Relations and General Affairs of the Directorate General of Immigration, Arya Pradhana Anggakara, said the initials of the three foreigners were MR (26) from Ireland, AA (22) from the United States, and ZK (26) from Russia. "Our focus is targeting foreigners who violate health protocols when outside the home, which is mostly encountered when foreigners ride motorbikes," Angga said. During the operation, officers found 14 foreigners who violated health protocols such as not wearing masks when outside the house. Violators of the health protocol are immediately subject to action, either verbal warnings, fines, or further examination by officers. Among the violators, there were 3 foreigners who were recommended to be deported because they did not wear masks at all and the rest were fined by the Satpol PP of Rp.1 million for not wearing masks properly.
"Koster Revises PPKM Measures, Non-essential Sector in Bali Closed" from Radar Bali (Indonesian): Bali Governor Wayan Koster has again revised the Governor's Decree Number 9 of 2021 concerning Emergency PPKM. In the latest revision, a special lockout is carried out on the non-essential sector. Regional Secretary Dewa Indra explained that the non-essential sector includes, for example, clothing stores, shoe stores, mobile phone stores, household appliances stores, and the like. It also includes vehicle dealers, private offices, offices of community organizations, provincial, district, city government offices to village offices and cooperatives that do not serve basic needs. "Offices that are not essential must be closed, run WFH, employees work from home," he said again. "I reiterate once again that if you violate, you will be sealed and if you violate again, I'm sorry that you will be subject to legal action," he added.
Context: As part of the this latest PPKM Darurat revision, wedding receptions in Bali have also been banned.
"Kimia Farma to Serve Individually-paid Vaccination in Eight Clinics, One in Bali" from Antara: State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Kimia Farma has expressed readiness to serve the first stage of Gotong Royong's individually-paid vaccination (VGR) in eight clinics in Java and Bali. For the first stage, the company has readied eight clinics in six cities. Budidarmo said the company would gradually expand its coverage, including in malls in big cities.The vaccination would be conducted by Kimia Farma's subsidiary PT Kimia Farma Diagnostika (KFD). KFD manages 422 clinics and 73 laboratories in the country. Meanwhile, acting Director of KFD Agus Chandra said the individually-paid vaccination would initially be conducted in two clinics in Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta, and Senen in Central Jakarta. "Starting next Monday, six other clinics will be ready, which are KF Blok M (Jakarta), KF Supratman (Bandung), KF Citarum (Semarang), KF Sukoharjo (Solo), KF Sedati (Surabaya) and KF Batubulan (Bali)." Total capacity of the eight clinics is expected to reach 1,700 participants per day.
Context: The Kimia Farma that will be serving individually-paid Sinovac vaccines in Bali is on Jalan Raya Batubulan, with a daily capacity of 100 people per day. Nationally the price has been capped at Rp.879,140 per person for 2 doses, with a service price of Rp.17,910 per dose. Registration can be done through the Kimia Farma call center (1500-255), Kimia Farma website, and Kimia Farma Mobile App (Android; iOS). As of this morning, however, website registration was not yet available. Indonesians must show their KTP, and foreigners must show their KITAS/passport, according to the website.
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Other Headlines
"Inspection of Prokes in Batubolong, Foreigners Fined Total Rp.13 Million" from Bali Express (Indonesian): Jalan Pantai Batubolong, Canggu, North Kuta, Badung, has become the location of action against foreign nationals who violate the Covid-19 health protocol, especially those who do not wear masks on Sunday. The activity was led by the Dirpamobvit of the Bali Police, Kombespol Harri Sindu Nugroho. "This place was chosen because of a lot of information, news and public reports stating that many foreigners in Canggu do not comply with the health protocol rules, so that starting today, patrols will be carried out and at the same time take action against foreigners who do not wear masks," said Harri. As for the action, the joint team managed to capture as many as 13 foreigners who did not wear masks. They were immediately subject to a fine of Rp. 1 million each by PPNS from the Satpol PP Prov Bali, bringing the total fines to Rp.13 million. "It is hoped that all foreigners who are and reside in Bali, especially in Denpasar City and its surroundings, can respect and comply with the health protocol rules that have been set by the government."
Vaccination Update
"Indonesian Health Workers to Get Moderna Jab as Covid-19 'Booster'" from The Jakarta Post: The government has announced a plan to give nearly 1.5 million health workers a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from United States pharmaceutical firm Moderna as a “booster”, to provide them with better protection while battling the deadly “second wave” of the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said all health workers would receive a third shot of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine once the first shipment had arrived in the country. Budi said the ministry had discussed the Moderna “booster” plan with the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) and the Indonesia Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ITAGI). “We have agreed that the Moderna vaccine will be given as a third dose to provide maximum immunity to existing viral mutations,” said the health minister.
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Nation: "15,011,348 Residents Have Been Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19" from Antara Bali (Indonesian)
Nation: "Foreign Affairs and Health Ministers Speak on Vaccines and Oxygen Tanks" from Indonesia Expat
Nation: "Indonesia Secured Over 100 Million Covid-19 Vaccine Doses: Marsudi" from Antara
Badung: "1,258 Kerobokan Prison Inmates Vaccinated Against Covid-19" from Antara Bali (Indonesian)
Tabanan: "Child Vaccination in Tabanan Almost at 50%" from Bali Post (Indonesian)
Health Protocols (Prokes) & Patrols
"Government Only Recognizes PCR Results from 742 Ministry of Health Affiliated Labs" from Republika (Indonesian): The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) stated that starting July 12, 2021, the Indonesian government will only recognize PCR test results from 742 laboratories affiliated with the Ministry of Health as a condition for travel or flights. Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin said the policy is carried out to ensure the safety of every passenger while traveling and to suppress the spread of Covid-19. Data from the results of the PCR/antigen swab examination will be included in the New All Record (NAR) data that is connected to the PeduliLindung application. "For labs that have not entered data into the NAR, from July 12, 2021, the PCR/antigen swab results will not be valid for flights or travel," said Budi.
Context: These are the 23 Ministry of Health affiliated labs in Bali.
More...
Nation: "Clarification Issued on Travel and Vaccine Requirements" from Indonesia Expat
Nation: "Indonesia Expands PPKM Darurat to 15 Regions Amid Surging Cases Outside Java-Bali" from The Jakarta Post (Metered Paywall)
Nation: "An Accumulation of Weakness’: the Flaws Fuelling Indonesia’s Covid Surge" from The Guardian
Province: "Potential for Crime to Increase, Denpasar-Badung Disagree with Lights Turning Off at 20.00 WITA" from Tribun Bali (Indonesian)
Badung: "Party Planned to be Held During PPKM, Entertainment Place in Badung Sealed and Fined" from Radar Bali (Indonesian)
Denpasar: "Emergency PPKM Day 8, 60 Shops in Denpasar Closed by Officers" from Bali Express (Indonesian)
Denpasar: "Partitions in Denpasar Increased to 11 Points, These are the Locations" from Nusa Bali (Indonesian)
Denpasar: "Mass Cremation in Denpasar Applies Health Protocols" from Antara Bali (Indonesian)
Economy & Infrastructure
Nation: "More Foreign Covid-19 Aid Arrives in Indonesia" from The Jakarta Post
Nation: "Bukalapak Targets $1.5 Billion in Biggest Indonesia IPO" from Bloomberg (Metered Paywall)
Nation: "Wealth Gap Narrows in Indonesia as Stock Market Slumps, House Prices Grow" from The Jakarta Post (Metered Paywall)
Nation: "Aviata: Indonesia’s New State-owned Travel Holding Firm" from The Jakarta Post (Metered Paywall)
Nation: "Reviving Indonesia's Self-reliance in Soybean Production" from Antara
Province: "Emergency PPKM, Koster Gives Micro Business Productive Assistance" from Bali Puspa News (Indonesian)
Province: "Condition of Bali Exports During Emergency PPKM" from Bisnis Bali (Indonesian)
Badung: "Every Day, Badung Still Sends 125 Tons of Waste to the Suwung TPA" from Radar Bali (Indonesian)
Karangasem: "Besakih Area Arrangement, Residents Can't Get Land Compensation" from Bali Express (Indonesian)
Klungkung: "Nusa Penida Seaweed Seed Aid Brought in from Situbondo" from Nusa Bali (Indonesian)
Bali Reopening
"Bali Tourism Opening Canceled, But CHSE Certification Continues" from Radar Bali (Indonesian)
"Singapore and UAE Ban Travels and Transits from Indonesia" from Indonesia Expat: The worsening COVID-19 case numbers in Indonesia have made the Singapore and United Arab Emirates (UAE) governments tighten their borders, including banning transits. The Singapore Health Ministry’s website wrote that it would limit entry permits for travellers from Indonesia who are not Singaporean citizens or permanent residents. Starting 12th July, all travellers with a history of travel to Indonesia in the last 21 days will not be allowed to transit through Singapore. Indonesia is included on the list of countries that are prohibited from entering the UAE, along with Afghanistan, as of 11th July 2021. It is known that the ban is related to the soaring number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia. Anyone travelling from either Indonesia or Afghanistan within 14 days is also not allowed to enter the UAE. “Transit passengers from Indonesia and Afghanistan will also be barred from entering the country. Transit flights travelling to the UAE and bound for these countries are exempt from suspension,” reports Gulf News.
"13 People Infected with Delta Variant in NTB" from Bisnis Bali (Indonesian): The infected people were domestic travelers from various regions such as Central Java and some NTB residents who had traveled domestically. NTB Deputy Governor Sitti Rohmi Djalillah explained that 13 people who were positive for the delta variant had been self-isolating and the majority were in good condition. "Of the 13 people diagnosed with the delta variant, 5 people have finished self-isolation, some are still being monitored in good condition, we have referred one person to the NTB Provincial Hospital because their condition is declining," said Rohmi. The findings of the delta variant is the result of the research and development laboratory of the Ministry of Health, Jakarta. NTB sent 16 samples and 13 were detected positive.
"Jokowi Faces Rumblings of Discontent as Pandemic Crisis Deepens" from The Jakarta Post (Metered Paywall): As the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic grips the nation, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo’s administration faces a laundry list of public grievances over its handling of the crisis. In a recent open letter to the government, a coalition of 24 civil society groups called the Consortium for Public Health decried the President’s apparent refusal to take full responsibility for the nationwide handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also urged the government to apologize to the public for failing to manage the crisis and to give concrete support to those who had been affected by it. “Forget, for once, about political image, focus on handling the pandemic,” the letter read. Indonesia has been grappling with overstretched hospitals, exhausted and burned-out health workers and depleted oxygen supplies. Increased mobility during Idul Fitri and the spread of the Delta variant have accelerated the growth of cases in recent weeks. The country reported over 36,000 new cases and more than 1,000 deaths on Sunday.
"Ombudsman Says Bali Should Quarantine Asymptomatic Patients Out at Sea" from Coconuts Bali: A member of Indonesia’s Ombudsman offered some suggestions for the Bali administration in the struggle against COVID-19, from releasing contact tracing data for the general public to quarantining coronavirus patients out at sea. Umar Ibnu Alkhatab, who heads the Bali chapter of the Indonesian Ombudsman, said quarantining asymptomatic COVID patients at sea is potentially effective, and would also help support boat and cruise businesses while saving the administration’s budget. As the provincial government is already working with hotels in the region to provide space for quarantining patients, Umar said this would help distribute the income to reach cruise and boat companies, claiming that it might be even cheaper. Furthermore, Umar is urging Bali officials to share contact tracing data from confirmed COVID cases with the public. “The public must know contact tracing information so they can protect themselves, their families, and their environment on their own,” Umar said. Respect for data privacy is arguably low in Indonesia, and Umar said revealing such sensitive data can be done carefully, by merely revealing the patients’ residential information without disclosing more specific details.
Of Interest
"Lanie's Middle Name Carries the Legacy of Her Parents' Sailboat Journey Through the Indonesian Archipelago" from ABC News
"Child Marriages See Three-fold Rise in Indonesia in 2020" from Antara
"2 Suspected IS-linked Militants Killed in Central Indonesia" from Independent
"3 Types and Meanings of Balinese Language: Bali Aga, Kawi Bali, and Bali Kapara" from Suara Bali (Indonesian)
"In Five Months 31 New HIV Cases Found in Tabanan" from iNews Bali (Indonesian)
"As Covid-19 Engulfs the Country, Conspiracy Theorists Rail Against ‘Globalist Agenda’" from The Jakarta Post
"Body of KMP Yunicee Victim Found" from Radar Bali (Indonesian)
"Badung Police Detains German Foreigner for Distributing Cocaine" from Antara Bali (Indonesian)
How You Can Help
In response to the collapse of the tourism sector in Bali and the resulting economic crisis, dozens of individuals and organizations have sprung into action, raising funds and distributing badly needed food and everyday essentials to the innumerable families who have suddenly found themselves without any source of income. We've been making an effort to document and raise awareness of these efforts. We will add information on projects in this space as we are able to confirm them. If you'd like to see a list of the efforts that we've featured so far and contribute to them with either time or money, visit our complete list here. You can also see a list of projects that have registered themselves at BaliSolidarity.org. If you know of an effort and would like to have them listed, please send their information to TheBaliBeat@outlanders.global.
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