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How the face mask became the world's most coveted commodity (source — www.theguardian.com) 28/04/2020 08:00:01

The global scramble for this vital item has exposed the harsh realities of international politics and the limits of the free market. By Samanth SubramanianIf Ovidiu Olea is astonished by the fact that...

Thousands Of COVID-19 Victims Not Included In Indonesia’s Official Death Toll, Report Says (source — www.huffpost.com) 28/04/2020 06:30:43

More than 2,200 Indonesians have died with symptoms of the coronavirus but were not recorded as victims, Reuters said.

Notorious Indonesian wet market still trading despite coronavirus fears (source — www.mirror.co.uk) 27/04/2020 10:12:28

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES Market stall holders are still selling dog, cat, monkey and snake meat at Tomohon Extreme Market, Indonesia, despite concerns that the novel coronavirus emerged from a similar ...

Indonesian officials fire gunshots at Australian couple while stocking up supplies to sail home (source — www.dailymail.co.uk) 27/04/2020 07:07:22

Dwayne and Kelly Turpin were shot at by rogue Indonesian officials and chased out of the country due to strict lockdown measures from COVID-19.

Indonesia reports 23 new virus deaths (source — www.news.com.au) 26/04/2020 22:56:01

Indonesia has reported 275 new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 8882, data provided by health ministry official Achmad Yurianto shows.

Shocking pictures show notorious Indonesian wet market still open despite links to coronavirus (source — www.thesun.co.uk) 26/04/2020 19:00:32

SHOCKING pictures show one notorious wet market is still operating – trading dogs, cats and bats despite links to coronavirus. The animals were seen being flogged by vendors at a market in north...

Once we have a vaccine, how will it be shared fairly around the world? (source — www.theguardian.com) 25/04/2020 19:47:51

Governments must start looking now for an ethical and equitable global process, and it won’t be easy, experts warnCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn December 2006, the Indo...

396 new Covid-19 cases, 31 more deaths in Indonesia (source — www.thesundaily.my) 25/04/2020 13:22:00

JAKARTA: A further 396 positive Covid-19 cases have been reported in Indonesia, bringing the cumulative total to 8,607 cases, including 720 deaths.The Indonesian government spokesman on Covid-19, Achm...

Indonesia has the world's biggest Muslim population. It just banned holiday travel over Ramadan (source — www.cnn.com) 25/04/2020 03:36:56

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.

Push for virus vaccine as Trump disinfectant theory sparks uproar (source — www.thesundaily.my) 25/04/2020 03:24:41

WASHINGTON: The United Nations on Friday launched a global push for a coronavirus vaccine as President Donald Trump triggered an uproar by suggesting patients be treated with disinfectant and the US d...

Helpful information

How to prevent coronavirus disease and stop the spread of germs
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue immediately in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your face - nose, mouth and eyes.
  • Clean and desinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. You can use sanitizer gel for this. Buy here one.
  • Stay home when you are sick except to get medical care
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizer gel if you haven’t got access to water.
Coronavirus symptoms
Common symptoms:
  • Respiratory symptoms
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Breathing difficulties
In more severe cases:
  • Pneumonia
  • Severe acute respiratory syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Death