JAKARTA (REUTERS) – Indonesia extended restrictions outside Java island by another week in efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus, the local media reported on Sunday (Aug 1), citing an interior ministry senior official.
The highest level of restrictions was extended until Aug 9 for regions outside Java categorised as “Level 4” areas, or areas that have a high level of infections and hospital bed occupancy rate, Mr Safrizal Z.A., a senior official at the Home Affairs Ministry, told the local media.
Workers employed by non-essential businesses will continue to work from home and shopping malls will remain closed.
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