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'Disastrous': Joko under pressure to stop villagers taking virus home

'Disastrous': Joko under pressure to stop villagers taking virus home

There are growing fears that Indonesian President Joko Widodo has not done enough to stop the spread of coronavirus, risking millions of lives.

  • by James Massola and Karuni Rompies

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Indonesia's coronavirus drone spray criticised by health experts
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Indonesia's coronavirus drone spray criticised by health experts

Authorities in Indonesia are using drones and fire engines to spray disinfectant in the street in a bid to tackle coronavirus, against the advice of health experts.

Returning Bali tourists pose grave threat to virus control: expert
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Returning Bali tourists pose grave threat to virus control: expert

It is estimated there are 7000 Australian travellers in Indonesia, including 4700 in the holiday hot spot of Bali.

  • by James Massola
'Don't panic': Indonesian government appeals to citizens to self-isolate
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'Don't panic': Indonesian government appeals to citizens to self-isolate

Indonesia's health system is already struggling to cope with demand and the rate of infections is rising rapidly.

  • by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
Indonesia cases surge as south-east Asia braces
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Indonesia cases surge as south-east Asia braces

Indonesia is seeing a big rise in coronavirus infections and does not seem to be reporting its test results accurately.

  • by James Massola
'Outrageous': Indonesian politicians first in line for coronavirus testing
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'Outrageous': Indonesian politicians first in line for coronavirus testing

While Indonesia has carried out just a handful of coronavirus tests, politicians are being given special treatment and moving the front of the queue.

  • by James Massola, Karuni Rompies and Amilia Rosa
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'I saw him take his last breath': French tourist dies on the streets of Bali from coronavirus
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'I saw him take his last breath': French tourist dies on the streets of Bali from coronavirus

Bali has reported just three cases of coronavirus, but there have been two deaths - including a French tourist who died on the street while ambulance staff scrambled to save him.

  • by James Massola
'It's a powder keg': South-east Asian countries grapple with virus
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'It's a powder keg': South-east Asian countries grapple with virus

While Singapore has been held out as a global leader in the fight against coronavirus, other countries, like Indonesia, look woefully underprepared.

  • by James Massola
Australians trying to fly home in limbo at Bali's airport
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Australians trying to fly home in limbo at Bali's airport

People are scrambling to get home to Australia - but not everyone is being allowed to board their flights.

  • by James Massola
Para Wijayanto, suspected leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, on trial
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Para Wijayanto, suspected leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, on trial

The group was blamed for the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, mainly foreign tourists including 88 Australians.

'I can't get on a plane': sick Aussie medical worker stuck in Jakarta
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'I can't get on a plane': sick Aussie medical worker stuck in Jakarta

As the number of coronavirus cases in Indonesia increases, the country's President has finally announced a number of measures.

  • by James Massola