World

Indonesia reports more imported cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant

Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has announced an additional 21 cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, bringing the total to 68 cases.
Indonesia reports more imported cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant ảnh 1Illustrative image (Source: AFP/VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesia’s Health Minister Budi GunadiSadikin has announced an additional 21 cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant,bringing the total to 68 cases.

Allof the 21 cases were imported, mostly from Turkey and the United Arab Emirates(UAE), the minister said. The country has detected only one case of Omicronwithin the community so far.

Toprevent the spread of the variant, the Indonesian Government on December 27decided to increase the number of PCR tests for people entering the country tothree.

Currently,Indonesians returning home and tourists must quarantined for 10 days atdesignated lodging establishments or quarantine facilities./.
VNA
#COVID-19 #Indonesia #Health Minister #Budi Gunadi Sadikin #Vietnam #VietnamPlus #Vietnam news Indonesia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Indonesia opens door for travellers from China’s Hong Kong

Indonesia opens door for travellers from China’s Hong Kong

The Indonesian government on December 20 removed the entry ban for travellers from China's Hong Kong ahead of year-end holidays while putting the UK, Norway and Denmark into the travel ban list due to concerns related to Omicron variant in the three countries.
Indonesia detects first Omicron case in community

Indonesia detects first Omicron case in community

Indonesian health authorities said on December 28 that they are conducting contact tracing after the Southeast Asian country detected the first case of the fast-spreading Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the community.

See more

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid during a meeting with the head of Asia-Pacific of GSMA, Julian Gorman, in Jakarta on May 8. (Photo: Antara)

Indonesia accelerates development of 5G ecosystem

Indonesian Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to building and strengthening the 5G infrastructure and technological ecosystem both nationwide and across the Asia-Pacific region.

Senior citizens in Paltok Elementary School in Quezon City cast their votes, with the help of their relatives on May 12. (Photo: tribune.net.ph)

Philippines holds midterm elections

About 163,000 police officers have been deployed nationwide to ensure security at polling stations, in coordination with the military, fire brigades and other support units. In addition, the government has extended the early voting period for the elderly and people with disabilities, starting at 5 am on May 12.

Thailand aims to reduce workplace accidents

Thailand aims to reduce workplace accidents

The "Safety Thailand" vision is to cut severe work-related injuries from 2.13 persons at present to no more than one per 1,000 workers, and fatalities from 5.3 to a maximum of three per 100,000 workers by 2030.

Thailand marks progress in cross-border cyber fraud crackdown

Thailand marks progress in cross-border cyber fraud crackdown

The "3 Cuts" strategy, including cutting electricity, fuel, and internet access to five locations along the Thailand - Myanmar borders where many scam centres are located, led to a significant reduction in call centre activities along key border areas.

Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong (Photo: BERNAMA)

Malaysia develops data centres to become technology nation

Addressing an event to launch Data Centre Nexus 2025 on May 8, Liew said that data centres could become the largest off-takers to boost local technologies, helping the country achieve its industrial and energy transition aspirations by adopting a “whole-of-value-chain” investment approach.

At a policy meeting with senior officials on May 7, the Thai Prime Minister called for collaboration among related bodies to enhance the value of agricultural products (Photo: Bangkokpost)

Thailand calls for farm price stability

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra encouraged the acceleration of the "Thai Select" initiative, which certifies high-quality Thai products to promote exports, particularly to assist Thai restaurants abroad in using quality Thai ingredients, which benefits farmers' incomes.