Saturday, July 11
Beaches in Sanur limited to 75 people + Govt affirms that schools will use online learning until end of 2020 + Compliance monitoring stations being set up in all markets in Denpasar + more!
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Status Update
National Numbers:
Bali Numbers:
Regency Numbers:
Confirmed Cases Distribution:
Key: Red = Infected | Green = Recovered | Black = Died
30-Day Trends:
More details on the locations of positive cases within each Regency, as well as the number of suspected cases ("ODP") and people under in-patient observation ("PDP"), can be found in charts & infographics on the websites of each Regency's Covid-19 Task Force:
Badung | Bangli | Buleleng | Denpasar City | Gianyar | Jembrana | Karangasem | Klungkung | Tabanan
Sources:
The national update comes from the Indonesia National Disaster Management Agency: @BNPB_Indonesia
The Bali Numbers infographic comes from the Bali Provincial Government COVID-19 Task Force (link).
The Confirmed Cases Distribution map & Regency Numbers figures come from the Bali Provincial Government's data collection department (link).
NOTE: While the national government includes daily testing totals in its infographic, Bali’s provincial government does not routinely release this data, so it is not included.
The Big News
"Beach in Bali Starts to Open, Maximum 75 People per Point" from CNN Indonesia (Indonesian): A total of 13 beach points in the Sanur area were opened today, but visitors are limited to a maximum of only 75 people per beach. The number was based on length of the coastline. It is estimated that the length of the coastline on the coast of Sanur, Denpasar is three kilometers. Every access to the beach is guarded by security officers. They are also tasked with regulating the number of visitors who enter. "It is assumed that this beach holds 1,000 to 1,500 people. Because seeing this capacity it is limited to 75 per beach, so visitors can keep their distance," Dewa Gede Rai, Spokesperson for Denpasar's Covid-19 Task Force.
"Relaxation of the Education Sector Awaits Ministerial Decree" from Radar Bali (Indonesian): The island's government has not planned to relax restrictions on the education sector. Because until now the Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) has not given the green light for the relaxation of the education world... Deputy Governor of Bali Tjokorda Artha Ardana Sukawati said that so far only 14 sectors have received relaxation from the Bali Provincial Government. "All activities except education. The education sector until the end of this year is still study from home. This is in accordance with the instructions of the Minister of Education," he said.
"Task Force Sets Up Posts in Every Market in Denpasar to Monitor Trader Discipline" from iNews Bali (Indonesian): Denpasar's Covid-19 Task Force has established integrated posts in each traditional market in Denpasar to monitor the discipline of traders applying the health protocol. the establishment of the post was also a means for traders and visitors to report if there were those who did not comply with the health protocol... "The formation of a post to know compliance with the implementation of health protocols, because the transmission of Covid-19 currently occurs in many market clusters," said Ni Nyoman Sri Utari, Head of the Department of Industry and Trade Denpasar.
Other Headlines
"Rapid Tests for 575 Kidul Market Traders, 84 Reactive" from Radar Bali (Indonesian): The Bangli District Health Office conducted free rapid testing for traders in Pasar Kidul, Bangli, on Thursday. Of the 575 traders who took rapid tests, 84 were reactive. Those whose results were reactive were immediately given follow-up swab tests. All must undergo an independent quarantine for 14 days. If any of the swab test results are positive for Covid-19, those people will be immediately referred to undergo medical treatment... The rapid test was done because of the spread of Covid-19 among market traders, including people who are connected to the market.
"As Covid-19 Cases in Bali Increases, Isolation Room Capacity Increased in 3 Referral Hospitals" from iNews Bali (Indonesian): "At present the capacity or capacity of beds for isolation rooms in 15 referral hospitals is 486 beds, still under development for 17 beds so that it will later become 503 beds," said Head of the Bali Health Service, Ketut Suarjaya... According to Suarjaya, until now the capacity of isolation rooms in Bali is still sufficient because of the sorting of patients treated in hospitals. "Those with severe symptoms are directed to be treated at Sanglah Hospital, and those with mild to moderate symptoms are being treated at other referral hospitals," he said.
"Bali Economic Growth Minus 6%" from Nusa Bali (Indonesian): Deputy Governor of Bali, Tjokorda Oka Ardana Sukawati, said that Bali's economic growth in the first quarter of January-February without the presence of Chinese tourists was still safe and good. But entering March, when a case emerged in Bali, and restrictions imposed during the pandemic, economic growth began to drop to minus 1.14%... The continuing pandemic that did not show when it would end at the end of the second quarter again showed poor growth, resulting in deeper contractions reaching minus 6%. "Now it is minus 6%, so Bali must immediately rise, otherwise the velocity of money in Bali is very difficult. Even though we don't have tourism," he said.
"With Thinning Blood Stocks, PMI and PDDI Bali Hold Blood Donor Event" from The Bali Tribune (Indonesian): The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) of Bali Province in cooperation with PDDI Bali held the "Sharing Blood Donor, Together with PMI," event on Friday at PMI Bali Province Headquarters. This blood donor program was based on the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on the blood stock in Bali PMI which decreased by 70 to 80 percent, it also made it difficult for anemia patients, thalassemia, and bleeding patients to get blood assistance. The Chairman of the Bali PDDI, Ketut Pringgantara, said that PMI and PDDI are targeting 225 blood bags to be able to support UTD Bali PMI to meet the blood needs of patients.
Non-Covid News of Note
"Why is Pertalite Discount Available Only in Bali?" from Detik (Indonesian): The price of Pertalite fuel at 50 gas stations in Denpasar, Bali dropped to Rp 6,450 / liter from Rp 7,650. This price reduction is a promo called "Langit Biru" by Pertamina from July 5 until August 31, 2020. Why is this promo only in Bali? MOR V Communication & CSR Manager Rustam Aji explained that the promo program was run in Denpasar because it is a barometer of Indonesian tourism. This promo also adjusts to the local Provincial Government program. "Because Denpasar is a barometer of Indonesian tourism. This program is also aligned with programs from the Bali Provincial Government and Denpasar City Government," Rustam said.
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 fund 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 newsletter@migrationmedia.net.
Resources
Important information for foreigners who are staying on the island, such as designated COVID-19 hospitals and emergency contact numbers, can be found by following this link.
The government has cancelled its visa-on-arrival process and rolled out enhanced entry requirements for people traveling to Indonesia; they have also granted automatic extensions to most foreigners who are still in the country on temporary stay visas. You can see a (translated) list of all of the relevant regulations on the Directorate General of Immigration & Ministry of Law and Human Rights' website here. You can see their confirmation of this policy on June 11 here, and see a cringe-inducing PSA here.
Local travel website Traveloka has a helpful page with a summary of what’s needed to travel to and within the country. You can also order a rapid test or swab (PCR) test via their platform: Link
The British Embassy in Jakarta has recently posted a great summary of the Indonesian government's travel restrictions on their Facebook page. You can read it here.
The EU has launched a website to help travelers stay informed about how member states will be accelerating the reopening of their borders. Through the “EU Re-open” website, travelers can enter the name of the country they wish to visit and find out the rules that will apply after each place's coronavirus lockdown. Information on the EU Re-open website and app will continue to be updated in line with the developments of the coronavirus pandemic.
If you are trying to plan travel anywhere, here are some of the best up-to-date resources that can help you:
IATA Travel Center Update - The International Air Transport Association is the global lobbying body for the aviation industry. Their Travel Information Manual Automatic (Timatic) database feeds into airlines' reservation systems, so it is the most reliable list of flight restrictions around.
Revolver Maps' Travel Restrictions Database - This list pulls directly from IATA's Timatic database and arranges the countries in lists that are easier to navigate and creates share-able links for every country. NOTE: This is a third-party service and they warn that the updates to their system can be delayed by several hours for certain countries.
Al Jazeera Travel Restriction & Border Shutdown Tracker - A companion list that includes less technical summaries of each country's travel restrictions, beyond just flights and airport access.
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