Sunday, June 28
Klungkung market cluster drives record daily infection #s + In surprise inspection of Galiran Market, Regent scolds cops for not enforcing health regulations + Natl travel regs to be modified + 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.
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.
The Big News
"Positive Cases in Bali Increase to [A Record] 106 People, 31 from Klungkung Market Cluster" from Kumparan (Indonesian): "Those who experience local transmission, are infected from every family member who is a daily trader, who was previously unknowingly exposed to Covid -19. Then it continues to spread to residents around him who have been invited to contact," said Nyoman Suwirta, Chairman of Klungkung's Covid-19 Task Force. Those who were exposed in this new case were temporarily placed in one of the hotels appropriated by the Task Force. Only those who are elderly and pregnant women are sent to the Isolation Room of Klungkung Regional Hospital to undergo further treatment.
"Regent Suwirta Scolds Police for Allowing Traders to Sell Outside Of Galiran Market" from Radar Bali (Indonesian): Klungkung Regent Nyoman Suwirta conducted a surprise inspection of Galiran Public Market after it reopened to the public yesterday to check on the enforcement of new health protocols there. implementation in traditional markets. Upon his arrival, he observed a number of traders selling on the sidewalk near the market entrance in violation of the new safety guidelines... A number of police officers standing guard around the area only began to disperse the sellers and clean up the area once they realized the Regent was in the area. Know Regent Suwirta came, the traders spontaneously tidying up his wares. Seeing the situation, Regent Suwirta immediately gathered and scolded the officers. "You do not understand the rules or do not dare, quickly disperse the traders and I wear SP 1 because you are not consistently working," said Regent Suwirta.
"New Covid-19 Travel Requirements Announced" from Indonesia Expat: The letter states that anyone wishing to travel must stick to health protocols, that is wearing masks, keeping a safe distance, and hand-washing. People who choose to travel using public transportation on land, sea, and air must meet other requirements such as carrying valid identification. Anyone travelling by public transport must also present a negative PCR test certificate or a non-reactive rapid test with a validity of 14 days upon departure. As an alternative, if PCR or rapid testing isn’t available in an area, a doctor’s note stating an individual is free from influenza symptoms that’s issued by a hospital or health centre is permissible.
Other Headlines
"15 Cases of Covid-19 from Galiran Market Cluster Cause Village Quarantine in Karangasem" from Bali Express (Indonesian): 15 people from three different villages in Karangasem were reported to be positive for Covid-19 due to local transmission within the Galiran Market cluster in Klungkung. Because, 15 people work there. They were known to be positive after the Klungkung Regency Government conducted a mass inspection in the market. Of the 15 patients, 13 of them came from Cegeng Hamlet, Kertha Buana, Sidemen District. While one person from Antiga Village, and another from Antiga Kelod, Manggis District, Karangasem... The health team has carried out close contact tracing of 13 of these patients. Then mass rapid tests were conducted on June 26 and 27. Search results, the first day examined 59 people and found one person was reactive. Then the second day examined 353 people with 10 reactive results. "All contact with the results of the reactive rapid test was followed up with a PCR swab examination at Karangasem District Hospital," said the Head of the Karangasem Health Service.
"Two Reactive Hospital Staff Employees Take Swab Tests" from Bali Puspa News (Indonesian): In the midst of increased local transmission rates in the area and more activity at Klungkung Regional Hospital, a mass rapid test was conducted on all employees after it was learned that several people has been exposed to positive patients. A total of 800 people took the Rapid Test, with 2 people showing reactive results... Currently, there are 40 Covid-19 patients at the hospital. Given the facility's 60-beds capacity, this leaves 20 beds remaining. The two people who returned reactive results have been given swab tests and they will be processed ASAP. The hospital is currently processing the tests of 39 other patients. (Ed. Note: More information on the number of patients currently at the hospital, which includes 5 healthcare workers – three of whom were discharged yesterday – can be found here.)
"Rapid Test Results for 208 Operators and Ship Crew in Sanur Harbor" from Berita Bali (Indonesian): IN an effort to provide confidence in the safety of the transportation sector, Denpasar's Covid-19 Task Force has conducted rapid tests on 208 operators and crews of fast boats in Sanur Harbor. 207 people returned non-reactive results and 1 person showed reactive results. To make sure the person is positive co-19 or not, the Denpasar City Health Office officers immediately conduct a swab test. While waiting for the results of the swab test, the person was isolated independently at his home in the area of Sidakarya Village.
Non-Covid News of Note
"Provincial Government Exploring Sources Of Income Other Than Motor Vehicle Tax" from Antara (Indonesian): Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the ranks of the local provincial government continued to seek sources of local revenue outside of the motor vehicle tax, although in 2019 it had succeeded in raising revenues to Rp700 billion. "I am trying to expand by digging from sources outside of existing sources that are potential in the Province of Bali so that they can become local revenue," Koster said... Some ideas to increase regional income include the contribution of tourists to the preservation of the natural environment and culture of Bali. Governor Koster is also eyeing income from commodity exports through Bali. In addition, companies that get tenders in Bali are also required to open branches in Bali and cooperate with local residents. "The effort to financial independence was also carried out by the Provincial Government of Bali with the success of efficient routine expenditure," he said.
"Police Search for People Who Beat Dogs to Death in Bali" from Detik (Indonesian): The identity of the perpetrators who beat dogs to death with wooden blocks in Bali is still mysterious. The trail of the perpetrator is still being tracked by the police. "Witnesses are still being sought," said South Kuta Police Chief AKP Yusak Agustinus Saaoi... The dog owner, "DR," said the dog carcass was left for him by the offender. According to DR, initially the dog was at home. Then, in a video, the dog is hit with wooden blocks. After being beaten until helpless, the dog is beaten to death and put into a sack. DR also did not know the motive of the perpetrators to violence against their dogs. At that time, DR said the dog was also in good health and accompanied by a necklace as his identity.
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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