Tuesday, June 16
Immigration office not as crowded as expected + Big fallout in Bangli after foreigners crowd Kintamani on the weekend, including new police warning protocols & mass sterilization of area + more!
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Status Update
National Numbers:
Bali Numbers:
New Infections by Regency
Overall Confirmed Cases Distribution:
Key: Red = Infected | Green = Recovered | Black = Died
Bali 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 Total Confirmed Cases Distribution map & Regency Numbers figures come from the Bali Provincial Government's data collection department (link).
The 30-day trend charts have been compiled using daily government data.
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
"Number Of First-day Applicants At Bali Immigration Office Is Below Expectations" from The IDN Times (Indonesian): Kanim also opened services for foreigners which include four things namely:
Transfer of Immigration Permit Status
Granting of a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS)
Granting Immigration Certificate (SKIM)
Registration for Limited Dual Nationality and Immigration Facilities
But so far ITAS services for foreigners do not yet exist, as well as status transfer services, as well as services for dual citizens. "There are four services for foreigners, i.e. the provision of new ITAS, it can be said that at this time there are still very few because foreigners who enter Indonesia, our airports are still closed for international flights. Even if there are yes only planes that evacuate or bring in our PMI (Migrant Workers)," explained Jamaruli Manihuruk, Head of the Bali Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. (Ed. note: There is no change to foreigners' emergency stay permits, and you are not required to go to the immigration office to extend it. See the ministry's announcement on that here.)
"Kumbasari Rapid Tests Continue, 10 More Traders Reactive" from Bali Express (Indonesian): Phase III of Rapid Testing was carried out at Kumbasari Market traders. A total of 147 people took a rapid test, with 10 people returning reactive results. The 10 were immediately administered swab tests, along with 21 traders in Badung Market who conducted the second swab test... On the other hand, as many as 33 traders in Gunung Agung Market declared negative swab test.
"Bangli Police Recording Warnings, Repeat Violators will be Ticketed" from Radar Bali (Indonesian): The Bangli Police Traffic Unit has begin to track warnings issued when cracking down on traffic violators. Upon the first incident being stopped for not wearing a helmet or a mask, violators are asked to make a statement that they will not repeat the violation again. The violator’s data is recorded in the computer. If the violator is stopped again and their record appears, they will be ticketed... At a joint raid held in the Panelokan area, Kintamani District, the Head of the Bangli Sub-District Police Unit, AKP I Ketut Sukadana, said, "The decisive action in the form of a ticket is the last resort we will do to citizens if sympathetic warning has been given and a statement is still in violation. All violators without helmets and masks have made a statement and even then it will be noted on our computer, so that if anyone repeats it will definitely be discovered."
Other Headlines
"Koster Says Not To Give In to Temptation to Quickly Open Bali to Tourism" from The Bali Tribune (Indonesian): "We should not be provoked by pokes so we quickly open tourism," he said. The opening of tourism later, said Koster, must be done very carefully and must be ascertained as to what the dynamics of Covid-19 in the Province of Bali. "I am not in a position to follow complaints from a number of tourism actors who want to open up quickly," he explained.
"Bangli Regional Police Conduct Mass Sterilization of Kintamani Area" from Nusa Bali (Indonesian): In response to the viting to the area of a large number of local tourists, Bangli Regional Police have conducted a sterilization project in the Kintamani Tourist Attraction area to reduce the number of residents in the area. Officers also called on residents to implement health protocols... AKBP Agung Dhana Aryawan stressed, dissolution was the last alternative. Prioritizing socialization, appeal, and coordination with management / managers. "We did not disperse because the people and managers were still obedient and followed the government's appeal," he said. Separately, Kasat Lantas Bangli Regional Police, AKP I Ketut Sukadana, immediately led the action against motorcyclists who crossed in Penelokan Kintamani.
"Tourists Crowded to Kintamani, Bangli Regent Awaits Governor's Decision" from Nusa Bali (Indonesian): Bangli Regent Made Gianyar said that policies related to the implementation of new normal, especially regarding tourism, were still awaiting instructions from the central government and the Governor of Bali as an extension of the central government in the regions. "For education and tourism, we are waiting for superiors' orders," Regent Made Gianyar said... "We don't deny that on Sunday, maybe because of the new normal euphoria, the people burst into the Kintamani area. But, after being appealed by the police, the public wants to comply with the health protocol to prevent Covid-19, especially in the application of physical distancing." he said.
"Board Requests Tourism Objects be Opened Slowly, Tirta Empul and Monkey Forest Become Pilot Projects" from Bali Puspa News (Indonesian): Gianyar's Regional Parliament has recommended that tourism objects in the regency be opened slowly. The plan is for several attractions, such as Tirta Empul Tampaksiring Temple and Monkey Forest in Padangtegal Ubud, to be used as pilot projects... "Tourists will slowly enter Bali, with careful preparation according to protocol. Before opening the central government, we will also ask our readiness to face this new normal. If it's ready, it's definitely supported. Like the distance of tourists when entering a tourist attraction," said Deputy Chairman of the Commission II of the Gianyar Regency DPRD, Ketut Sudarsana.
"New Normal Protocol As Starbucks Reopens In Indonesia" from Kompass (Indonesian): Starbucks Indonesia will reopen outlets that had temporarily closed and also return to dine-in service by implementing the new normal or new normal protocol. To face the new normal era, Starbucks Indonesia will reduce the amount of seating capacity in the dine-in area. This step was taken as an action to implement physical distancing at Starbucks outlets. Visitors must wear masks and keep their distance from other visitors. Meanwhile, staff at Starbucks will also be assured of good health while working. In addition, they will also carry out standard security procedures routinely and consistently.
"Indonesian Wet Markets Carry High Risk Of Virus Transmission" from The Jakarta Post: "Close interaction at traditional markets could lead to new clusters. Enforcement of health protocol and information campaigns by local governments are badly needed," Indonesian Traditional Market Traders Association (IKAPPI) spokesperson Reynaldi Sarijowan said... The IKAPPI has issued a health protocol for vendors and traditional market managers that includes guidelines on the distance between stalls, plastic curtains between traders and customers, body temperature checks and routine disinfecting. Reynaldi expressed doubt, however, that the guidelines would be properly enforced at every market.
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.
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.
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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