The Indonesian government has announced a policy to relax some of the major restrictions on activities that have been continued in the capital and other areas as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus from the 26th.
As the spread of the infection has not subsided, mitigation measures have been taken.
Following the rapid spread of infection by the mutant virus "Delta strain" confirmed in India, the Indonesian government will start some industries from this month on Java Island, where the capital Jakarta is located, and Bali, a major tourist destination. We have severely restricted citizens and economic activities, such as making all employees work from home for companies other than those.
However, the spread of the infection has not subsided, and the number of newly confirmed infected people has risen from 30,000 to 50,000 every day, and the number of deaths continues to increase.
Under these circumstances, President Joko Widodo announced on the night of the 25th that he would basically extend the activity restrictions that had been due until the day before until the 2nd of next month.
On the other hand, it has been revealed that the market for food and daily necessities will have no restrictions on business hours, and that some food stalls will be allowed to eat and drink on the spot as well as take-out.
The content is to relieve micro businesses whose activity restrictions are particularly serious.
In Indonesia, the medical system is in a tight state due to the spread of infection, but there are demonstrations calling for the removal of activity restrictions due to the serious impact on the economy, and the government is facing a difficult response.