Jakarta Firms Told to Adjust Working Hours ahead of Indonesia's New Normal

The coronavirus spread is proving to be difficult for Indonesia to contain as the country struggles between reopening the economy and ensuring public health and safety.

Since the early cases of Covid-19 were first announced in March, the Indonesian government has reported nearly 40,000 confirmed coronavirus cases as of June 15.

The number of new infections has steadily risen in the thousands since parts of the country eased lockdown measures.

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The government has attributed the higher figures of Covid-19 infections to aggressive testing and contact tracing.

In the transition towards Indonesia’s new normal, the government is looking to test 20,000 samples on a daily basis.

Experts warn that 20,000 daily tests are insufficient and the country should be striving for 30,000 daily tests.

Tonang Dwi Ardyanto, Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Task Force at UNS Hospital, estimates that Indonesia will reach the peak of the curve in a month’s time. 

(Writer: Dani Prabowo | Editor: Dani Prabowo) 

Source: https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2020/06/14/16425451/antisipasi-covid-19-jam-kerja-pegawai-dibagi-ke-dalam-dua-gelombang