What's the government response timeline for Indonesia?

The Health Ministry has issued a travel advisory for Indonesians who wish to travel to countries affected by the Wuhan coronavirus and handed out health alert cards (HACs) to passengers arriving from China and other affected countries. “The ministry has had a travel advisory in place since Jan. 3 and disseminated information on wearing masks to officials at airports that are directly in touch with passengers, such as ground handlers and immigration officers, in an effort to prevent the spread of infection,” https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/21/ministry-issues-travel-advisory-increases-surveillance-amid-virus-outbreak.html

The Health Ministry has has had a travel advisory in place since Jan. 3 and disseminated information on wearing masks to officials at airports that are directly in touch with passengers, such as ground handlers and immigration officers, in an effort to prevent the spread of infection,” Soekarno-Hatta International Airport health authority chief Anas Ma’ruf said on Monday. He said all 135 entry points to the country had been equipped with thermal scanners that could identify a person’s body temperature remotely. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/01/21/ministry-issues-travel-advisory-increases-surveillance-amid-virus-outbreak.html

Since January 18, 2020 Indonesia has conducted health checks at around 135 points at airports, on land and in sea ports, using body temperature scanners for anyone entering Indonesian territory, in accordance with the International Health Regulations. The government of Indonesia has also deployed additional personnel at airports and increased hospital preparedness. https://kemlu.go.id/capetown/en/news/4875/indonesian-governments-measures-in-handling-and-facing-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

Indonesian ministry of Health website publishes coronavirus information https://www.kemkes.go.id/article/view/20012900002/Kesiapsiagaan-menghadapi-Infeksi-Novel-Coronavirus.html

The Local Government of Natuna Island (Regency) issued a local decree to close public schools for 2 weeks (3-17 February 2020); as a response to the Central Government’s plan in choosing their island as quarantine area for 238 Indonesians evacuated from Wuhan. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/coronavirus-indonesias-natuna-regency-closes-schools-as-wuhan-evacuees-put-under (link not archivable)

Close border for visitors from China and ban all flights from and to mainland China (no visa-on-arrival for Chinese nationals; visitors with recent travel to mainland China barred from entering or transiting). Archived Reuters article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-indonesia/indonesia-to-stop-flights-to-and-from-china-amid-coronavirus-epidemic-idUSKBN1ZW09T

Formed and activated the Rapid Response Team in airports, ports, and cross-border posts (consists of officers of Port Health, Immigration, Customs, Animal Quarantine). Archived statement from Foreign Ministry via Cape Town consulate: https://kemlu.go.id/capetown/en/news/4875/indonesian-governments-measures-in-handling-and-facing-2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

https://twitter.com/MOH_TT/status/1229408175276904448 Screening of persons entering Trinidad and Tobago at all ports of entry

1st Stimulus Package: Regions with high exposure to tourism hit by the outbreak (subsidies, tax cuts and accelerated cash-transfer and unemployment benefit programs)

The Jakarta city administration has temporarily suspended the issuance of permits for mass gatherings, including for film shooting purposes, as part of its COVID-19 containment efforts. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/05/covid-19-jakarta-suspends-mass-gathering-filming-permits-as-part-of-containment-measures.html

https://twitter.com/MOH_TT/status/1235214644198944768 Any returning national who is symptomatic after returning from the countries with travel restrictions will be taken to an isolation facility to be tested for COVID-19.

https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/15/jokowi-calls-for-social-distancing-to-stem-virus-spread.html President called for social distancing on the official statement: “Under the current conditions, it’s time for us to work from home, study from home and worship at home."

https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/15/covid-19-indonesia-finally-begins-contact-tracing-of-patients-who-tested-positive-in-singapore.html Only done in certain cases.

Thousands of schools across the provinces of West Java, Central Java, Banten and Bali will remain closed in addition to those in capital Jakarta for at least two weeks, local media reported. Authorities will review if the shutdown needs to be extended beyond March. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/15/regions-close-schools-cancel-public-events-because-of-covid-19.html

Jakarta imposed restrictions on the operational hours of major public transportation (MRT, buses, commuter line) services in capital region. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/17/public-transportation-returns-to-normal.html

Jakarta Governor has lifted restrictions on public transportation services (after just 1 day), following a massive backlash. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/17/public-transportation-returns-to-normal.html

On 18 March, the government launched covid19.go.id site, an official source of accurate information on controlling the spread of coronavirus in Indonesia. https://en.antaranews.com/news/144002/govt-launches-official-website-furnishing-information-on-covid-19

JAKARTA: At midnight today, Indonesia is to close its borders to foreign visitors https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2020/03/576276/indonesia-close-borders-over-covid-19

On 20th March, Friday, The governor of Indonesia's capital Jakarta has declared a two-week state of emergency in the city, starting from Monday (23rd March, 2020). Many religious activities in places where worshipers might congregate in large numbers, such as mosques and churches, are suspended for the next two weeks. /web/20200511183446/ https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1883115/jakarta-declares-two-week-emergency

On 20th March, Friday, The governor of Indonesia's capital Jakarta has declared a two-week state of emergency in the city, starting from Monday (23rd March, 2020). - Public transport is scaled back / limited. https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/1883115/jakarta-declares-two-week-emergency

Indonesia moved from targeted to national school closures on UNESCO school closures map. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

The provincial administration also urged Jakarta residents to not leave the city to return to their respective hometowns for mudik (exodus). https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/29/jakarta-extends-covid-19-state-of-emergency-to-april-19.html

Since April (and initially for three months) the President announced that Indonesia's poorest households would receive free electricity and discounts to help them cope with the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This debt relief benefits 24 million households in the 450-volt ampere (VA) category – the lowest out of six categories listed under existing regulations. The policy also provides a 50 percent discount in energy bills for 7 million households in the 900 VA category – the second lowest – for the same three months. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/31/jokowi-announces-free-electricity-discounts-for-households-hardest-hit-by-covid-19-impacts.html

Indonesia announced tighter social distancing measures in capital Jakarta, including [a] ban on gathering of more than five people to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic. https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=811cb020-8b10-11ea-9ead-771ac57388a8&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0wNy9qYWthcnRhLW9yZGVycy1vZmZpY2VzLXRvLWNsb3NlLWJhbnMtZ2F0aGVyaW5ncy10by1jb21iYXQtdmlydXM=

On 7 April, the Social Affairs Minister announced a monthly cash transfers (BLT) program of Rp 600,000 for poor families across the country for three months. However, there is not an exact date in which this policy will be implemented. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/08/govt-to-disburse-social-assistance-to-greater-jakarta-poor-by-april-20.html

Jakarta to start shutdown as burials, and fears, rise amid coronavirus outbreak Public transport hours and passenger capacity will also be cut to reduce the risk of people passing on the virus. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/08/jakarta-to-start-shutdown-indonesia-burials-fears-coronavirus

10th April ? Jakarta- In addition, all workplaces will be closed, and authorities have advised employees to work from home. The restrictions will not apply to workers in eight essential sectors such as health, food, energy, and finance. Large-Scale Social Movement Restrictions (PSBB) measures in Jakarta and other areas of the country. These restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, so coded as a T. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/330241/indonesia-stricter-social-measures-to-be-implemented-in-jakarta-april-10-update-12 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-jakarta-close-schools-workplaces-coronavirus-covid-19-12619264 https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions

Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has urged all residents to stay at home for the next 14 days as the capital city imposed large-scale social restrictions https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/10/residents-told-to-stay-at-home-for-2-weeks-as-jakarta-goes-into-partial-lockdown.html

Pedoman Kesiapsiagaan Menghadapi Infeksi Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) Revisi ke – 4 Even asymptomatic patients detected through contact tracing are being tested on Day1 and Day 14.(RT-PCR) Page 128 of the above (Lampiran 18)

In Jakarta, a ban on public gatherings of more than five people was announced. The stringent measures include a ban on public gatherings of more than five people. https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/14/indo-a14.html https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=d8306390-86f9-11ea-85b6-65a9cea9add7&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0xNS9pbmRvbmVzaWEtc2V0LXRvLWJyaW5nLTM0LW1pbGxpb24tcGVvcGxlLXVuZGVyLXBhcnRpYWwtbG9ja2Rvd24=

In areas near Jakarta new restrictions did not include a ban on domestic travel. “Jokowi, as the president is known, has appealed to the general public to avoid trips in view of the pandemic. But the measures are not enough to stop the exodus and only an outright ban with stiff penalties can dissuade people from travel, said Darmaningtyas, chairman of the Institute of Transportation Studies.” https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/04/14/indo-a14.html https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=d8306390-86f9-11ea-85b6-65a9cea9add7&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0xNS9pbmRvbmVzaWEtc2V0LXRvLWJyaW5nLTM0LW1pbGxpb24tcGVvcGxlLXVuZGVyLXBhcnRpYWwtbG9ja2Rvd24=

20th April- Indonesia has been slow in tracing people who have come into contact with infected people. For example, there have been two significant potential spread clusters in February: a sharia business conference and an annual Protestant Churches of Western Indonesia (GPIB) gathering, both held in Bogor, around two hours south of Jakarta. While some of those attending these events have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and some have even died, the events remain under-investigated. https://theconversation.com/how-social-scientists-in-indonesia-can-help-epidemiologists-do-covid-19-contact-tracing-136241

Jakarta’s large scale social distancing measures, which include a ban on gatherings of more than five people, limited public transport services and mandatory work-from-home, were extended to May 22 https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=97d2f0e0-93bc-11ea-9830-b5b47405265e&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0yMi9pbmRvbmVzaWFuLWNhcGl0YWwtZXh0ZW5kcy1wYXJ0aWFsLWxvY2tkb3duLXRvLWN1cmItdmlydXMtc3ByZWFk

Jakarta’s large scale social distancing measures, which include a ban on gatherings of more than five people, limited public transport services and mandatory work-from-home, were extended to May 22 https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=97d2f0e0-93bc-11ea-9830-b5b47405265e&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAyMC0wNC0yMi9pbmRvbmVzaWFuLWNhcGl0YWwtZXh0ZW5kcy1wYXJ0aWFsLWxvY2tkb3duLXRvLWN1cmItdmlydXMtc3ByZWFk

Indonesia has temporarily banned domestic road, air and sea travel starting Friday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as millions of Muslims mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan, after a survey showed many still planned to travel. Tens of thousands of troops are being deployed at checkpoints to enforce the regulations. Private vehicles and motorbikes have been banned from traveling in and out of the major cities that are Covid-19 hotspots, known as "red zones." The ban will not apply to cargo transportation or to vehicles serving special purposes, such as ambulances and fire trucks. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/24/asia/indonesia-coronavirus-travel-ban-ramadan-intl-hnk/ https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/23/govt-temporarily-bans-passenger-travel-to-prevent-mudik.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/21/indonesia-bans-ramadan-exodus-amid-coronavirus-fears

The government has disbursed around Rp 70 billion (US$4.5 million) in cash assistance for some 116,000 families using village funds to help them cope with the severe economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of 7024 districts, this covered 76 districts nationwide. The plan is to provide Rp 600,000 per month for three months to each registered family through both cashless and cash transfers. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/28/government-disburses-4-5m-in-village-funds-as-cash-aid-for-poor-families.html

As of May 4, a change in the policy allows a limited number of domestic flights to operate. The updated policy allows U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals to board domestic flights solely for the purpose of transiting to an outbound international flight connection out of Jakarta.? Those seeking to board domestic transit flights must produce a Health Certificate issued within the last seven days stating they are COVID-19 free and a travel endorsement letter among other requirements obtainable from the airline.? This same announcement included significant restrictions on domestic road, rail, and sea transport. http://archive.fo/ToBfu

UNESCO school closures map shows national school closure remains in Indonesia on 11th May https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

UNESCO school closures map shows national school closure remains in Indonesia on 28th May https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

The Government Permits All Modes of Transportation to Operate from May 7 with Limitation on Passenger Criteria https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/05/06/11345521/pemerintah-izinkan-semua-moda-transportasi-beroperasi-besok-dengan-batasan

29th May. Nationwide school closures remain as shown on the UNESCO Education response tracker. https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse

June 02- The number of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based testing for coronavirus has met the daily target of 10,000 for the sixth consecutive day on Monday, despite taking more than 40 days to reach a consistent run since the benchmark was set on April 12. Test kit availability is reportedly low and their price high in Indonesia. https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesias-daily-coronavirus-testing-consistently-on-target https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2020/06/08/unmasking-india-and-indonesias-covid-19-challenges/

5th June- This indicates any social gathering is still not allowed - ‘administrative sanctions for persons or legal entities that carry out non-permitted social and cultural activities during PSBB, e.g. activities other than circumcisions, weddings, burials and/or funerals for persons passing away due to causes other than COVID-19’. Coded as a 4T as PSBB measures (lockdown) restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, so coded as a T. https://www.mondaq.com/operational-impacts-and-strategy/947496/dki-jakarta-regulates-sanctions-and-travel-restrictions-for-handling-covid-19 https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions

During the phase of large-scale social restrictions (PSBB), social gathering is not allowed. Out of about 2,700 community units in Jakarta, there are 66 reportedly still in the “red zone” for virus transmission, and therefore excluded from the easing period. Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html

The Indonesian government issued on 6 June the circular letter No. 7/2020, stipulating requirements for people seeking to travel within or into the country. This letter regulates "people's movements from one region to another within the country, as well as international arrivals, using private vehicles or public transportation". In general, travelers are required to comply with health protocols, including wearing face masks and following physical distancing measures during their trips. Those intending to go on inter-provincial trips using public transportation are required to show their ID cards, health certificates stating they are COVID-19-negative after undergoing a PCR test, and have the government-made Peduli Lindungi app installed and activated on their mobile phones at the time of departure. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/08/government-announces-travel-requirements-during-transition-to-new-normal.html

8th June? Monday 8th restrictions loosen in Jakarta. Offices in the Indonesian capital Jakarta have resumed operations since Monday, after working from home for the past two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the easing period, companies divided their employees’ work schedules, 50% work from office and 50% work from home, in accordance with government recommendations. Coded as a 2T as PSBB measures (lockdown) restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, so coded as a T. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/jakarta-welcomes-new-normal-with-packed-roads/1870754 https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/commuters-return-to-public-transport-with-more-protective-gear.html https://jakartaglobe.id/news/public-service-to-continue-uninterrupted-under-new-normal-minister https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions

8th June? Monday 8th Large Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) restrictions gradually loosen in Jakarta and loosening to continue through June, but still in place in other regions. Vulnerable groups still encouraged to work from home. Coded as a T as PSBB measures (lockdown) restrictions apply to “two provinces and 16 municipalities and regencies”, and not the whole country, as different rules across multiple regions. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/jakarta-welcomes-new-normal-with-packed-roads/1870754 https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/commuters-return-to-public-transport-with-more-protective-gear.html https://jakartaglobe.id/news/public-service-to-continue-uninterrupted-under-new-normal-minister https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2020/04/586519/indonesia-review-covid-19-restrictions

10th June JAKARTA: Indonesian carriers have pledged to implement health protocols and social distancing, after being given approval by the government to up their operating capacity to 70 per cent for domestic routes. The country’s largest privately run airline Lion Air Group, which comprises low-cost carrier Lion Air, Wings Air, and full-service carrier Batik Air resumed domestic flights on Wednesday (Jun 10). The group previously operated its planes intermittently, citing difficulties in ensuring that all passengers had met travel requirements. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/indonesia-lion-air-garuda-health-protocols-distancing-covid-19-12822088

"The Jakarta administration has prepared two stages for the transitional PSBB, which is stipulated in Gubernatorial Decree No. 563/2020. The first stage targets businesses, houses of worship, social and cultural activities and mobility of vehicles. An “emergency brake policy” will also be in place to stop the reopening of those sectors if the number of cases surges. By the end of June, the city will consider whether it is feasible to proceed to the second stage, which includes the reopening of schools." Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html

"The most significant feature in the transitional PSBB is the limitation of visitors or workers to 50 percent applied to all reopened sectors. Exceptions are only made for private vehicles — with passengers listed on the same family card — and motorcycle taxis, which are allowed to operate at full capacity. Businesses that record new confirmed or suspected cases in their workplaces are required to stop operations for at least 24 hours and conduct a disinfection process. Managements are not allowed to lay off workers who are under self-isolation or quarantine." Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html

"During the easing period, Jakarta is gradually opening places of worship, workplaces, public places, public transportation and educational institutions, but still requires health protocols in those sectors. (...) The transitional PSBB applies to most, but not all areas. Out of about 2,700 community units in Jakarta, there are 66 reportedly still in the “red zone” for virus transmission, and therefore excluded from the easing period." Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html

"The transitional PSBB applies to most, but not all areas. Out of about 2,700 community units in Jakarta, there are 66 reportedly still in the “red zone” for virus transmission, and therefore excluded from the easing period." For those red zone regions, it is required to stay at home. Source: https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/09/transitional-psbb-a-deciding-chapter-for-jakartas-new-normal.html

Since April (and initially for three months) the President announced that Indonesia's poorest households would receive free electricity and discounts to help them cope with the economic shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This debt relief benefits 24 million households in the 450-volt ampere (VA) category – the lowest out of six categories listed under existing regulations. The policy also provides a 50 percent discount for 7 million households in the 900 VA category – the second lowest – for the same three months. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/31/jokowi-announces-free-electricity-discounts-for-households-hardest-hit-by-covid-19-impacts.html

The official site --www.covid19.go.id-- (launched by the Government in March) is still running and being updated on a regular basis with information and advice related to the COVID-19 pandemic. http://archive.fo/vqaXK

On 15 June, the Education and Culture Ministry announced that the country will allow a phased reopening of schools located in COVID-19 low-risk areas, or “green zones”. This rollback of the existing measures is expected to start in July. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/16/indonesia-to-allow-phased-reopening-of-schools-in-covid-19-green-zones-minister.html

State-owned airport operator Angkasa Pura I (AP I) has recorded a significant increase in passengers in June, as the government has eased travel restrictions. The number of passengers in the country’s 15 airports managed by AP I was recorded at more than 222,000 passengers in the first half of June, an increase relative to the estimated 76,000 flying in the entire month of May. However, airlines are restricted to operate to a 70% capacity. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/18/ap-i-sees-passenger-surge-in-june-as-economy-reopens.html

As of 22 June, all foreign nationals (except for diplomats, permanent residents, and humanitarian workers) are currently banned from Indonesia, and anyone entering the island must undergo a swab test and provide a letter stating they are free of COVID-19. https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-june-22-2020/ https://nbcpalmsprings.com/2020/06/12/which-international-destinations-are-reopening-to-tourists/

Large-Scale Social Movement Restrictions (PSBB) and other measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 remain in many areas of the country. While some cities, including Jakarta, have relaxed some of these restrictions and have reopened some public spaces. https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-june-29-2020/

International commercial flight options remain available from Indonesia albeit at significantly reduced levels. Garuda international flights require passengers to submit the COVID-19 free certificate valid for 7 days after issuance. https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-june-29-2020/

Although the new policy decides thus, face-to-face learning activities in schools must be followed by health protocols with very strict requirements. The first requirement for the reopening of teaching and learning activities in schools is the existence of an education unit in the green zone. As a result, all students and school residents who are still in the yellow, orange, and red zones are prohibited from holding face-to-face teaching and learning activities. Face-to-face learning is done if four requirements can be met. The government set a transition period of two months during which junior, senior high school, vocational, MA, MAK, and MTs students will begin studying in schools as soon as July 2020. https://indonesia.go.id/layanan/pendidikan/ekonomi/ini-syarat-sekolah-boleh-dibuka-lagi-di-masa-pandemi

Similar to preivously recorded measures - most of the country under heavy restrictions on social movement while areas like Jakarta remain the exception. https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-july-6-2020/

Domestic flights are operating subject to certain restrictions.? Those seeking to board domestic flights must produce a test result indicating they are COVID-19 free, based either on a PCR test conducted within seven days or a “rapid” test conducted within three days. https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-july-6-2020/

International commercial flight options remain available from Indonesia albeit at significantly reduced levels. https://id.usembassy.gov/health-alert-covid-19-weekly-update-u-s-embassy-jakarta-july-6-2020/

As of 3 July, public transport in Jakarta still operates without significant restrictions. MRT Jakarta, which operates Indonesia’s first mass rapid transit service, requires all passengers and staff to wear masks, maintain a safe distance and have their body temperature checked before entering stations and trains. The company has also reduced the number of passengers permitted inside train cars to 67, from 250 previously. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/02/mrt-jakarta-safe-from-covid-19-official-claims.html

The academic year has officialy started on 13 July. The Education and Culture Ministry has announced that the country will allow phased reopening of schools located in COVID-19 low-risk areas, or “green zones”. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/13/indonesia-starts-school-year-with-caution-during-pandemic.html https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/06/16/indonesia-to-allow-phased-reopening-of-schools-in-covid-19-green-zones-minister.html

As of 13 July, large-scale social movement restrictions and other measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 remain in many areas of the country. http://archive.fo/LkgLc

As of 13 July, domestic flights are operating subject to certain restrictions. Those seeking to board domestic flights must produce a test result indicating they are COVID-19 free. http://archive.fo/LkgLc

As of 27 July, entry to Indonesia is still prohibited except for Indonesian nationals and foreign nationals holding valid residency permits (KITAS/KITAP) for Indonesia. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements

The Ministry of Health's website includes information about the COVID-19 pandemic and suggested measures to reduce its spread. They also have a Facebook site that has constantly published informational videos and recommendations. http://archive.fo/kkRa5

While the country has improved its testing capacity significantly (WHO), they remain among the lowest in the world. In its latest report on Indonesia, the World Health Organization urged the government to prioritise tests for patients suspected of having the virus – not people who were recovering – and citied a “substantially high” number of deaths among this group. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/12/indonesia-is-failing-to-control-coronavirus-outbreak-warn-experts-testing-government-messages-bogus-cures https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/indonesia/covid19/external-situation-report-15-08july2020.pdf?sfvrsn=42d8ee3d_2

On 06 July, WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) participated in a meeting with the Sub-Directorates of Surveillance and the Emerging Infectious Diseases, MoH, to follow up on the plan of enhancing surveillance and contact tracing. It was agreed to establish contact tracing centres at national and subnational levels to improve and monitor the implementation of contact tracing. A data management system and training modules are under development. https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/searo/indonesia/covid19/external-situation-report-15-08july2020.pdf?sfvrsn=42d8ee3d_2

COVID-19 social restrictions by another 14 days on 17 July, delaying the reopening of workplaces such as cinemas. With the number of cases still surging in the country, various cities/regions have extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). The intensity of these measures varies by region, which are still divided into green zones (lowest risk), yellow zones, orange zones, and red zones (highest risk). https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/20/jakarta-must-do-better-as-it-extends-psbb-transition.html

With the number of cases still surging in the country, various cities/regions have extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). The intensity of these measures varies by region, which are still divided into green zones (lowest risk), yellow zones, orange zones, and red zones (highest risk). https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/20/jakarta-must-do-better-as-it-extends-psbb-transition.html

With the number of cases still surging in the country, various cities/regions have extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB). The intensity of these measures varies by region, which are still divided into green zones (lowest risk), yellow zones, orange zones, and red zones (highest risk). https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/20/jakarta-must-do-better-as-it-extends-psbb-transition.html

The Government of Indonesia is set to launch in September an income support scheme. However, the program may only target active employees below a certain pay grade but not the unemployed, so it is worth tracking this policy in future allocations. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/06/govt-to-provide-rp-600000-monthly-payments-to-employees-earning-less-than-rp-5-million-per-month.html

The existing measures to reduce electricity fees have been recently extended, as more households and businesses will be subsidized in the cost of their energy bills until December 2020. https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/12/govt-to-spend-1b-on-electricity-fee-relief-for-households-businesses-amid-pandemic.html

No changes observed on this.

Coded as 3 because it is not a full on closure, since foreign individuals that are exempted from the rule can enter. All foreign nationals are barred from entering and transiting through Indonesia. There are 6 exceptions to the ban: foreign nationals with limited (KITAS) and permanent stay (KITAP) permits. foreign nationals with diplomatic visa and working visa holders of diplomatic stay permits and business stay permits those working on medical and food assistance transportation (air, sea, or land) crew foreign nationals working on national strategic projects Entry requirements if you meet the above criteria are: you must be in possession of a health certificate confirming a negative COVID-19 PCR test (swab test) result. The test must have been taken a maximum of 7 days before arrival and your certificate must be in English. If you arrive without a negative COVID-19 test certificate you will be required to undergo a COVID-19 swab test and quarantine on arrival, at your own expense, until the test results are received. This could take up to 7 days. you must provide a personal statement stating readiness to be quarantined for up to 14 days if required https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia/entry-requirements

Bali has decided to not allow tourists in until the end of the year, therefore cancelling plans to open it for tourists again from September onwards. https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0824/1160886-world-covid/

Bali island to allow domestic tourists entry on 31 July if they hold a negative COVID 19 test certificate and comply with requirements. Coded as a 3 as while this is not the whole of IDN, 3 seems a good fit for not a *total* border closure. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesias-bali-island-to-welcome-local-tourists-on-july-31-targeting-sept-11-for