Indonesia yesterday reported 12,818 new cases and 238 deaths.
Cases are rising rapidly, low test rate, and high test positivity of 25-30% suggest more cases are being missed.
“Hospitals on Java, the country’s most populous island, are on the brink of collapse...”
Cases are rising rapidly, low test rate, and high test positivity of 25-30% suggest more cases are being missed.
“Hospitals on Java, the country’s most populous island, are on the brink of collapse...”
Indonesia recently appointed a new Health Minister and there are hopes of a science-based response. The previous HM advocated widespread use of an unproven treatment he developed.
Hopefully they look to nearby Australia for example and support.
sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/c…
Hopefully they look to nearby Australia for example and support.
sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/c…
Vietnam (population nearly 100 million) continues to see success, reporting only 5 cases yesterday, for a total of 1,536 cases.
All international travelers to Vietnam are quarantined upon arrival. Nearly 18,000 people are currently quarantined.
All international travelers to Vietnam are quarantined upon arrival. Nearly 18,000 people are currently quarantined.
Vaccinations in Israel and United Arab Emirates continue at a rapid pace. Over the last week, both countries administered vaccine doses to more than 1% of their population each day.
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