Mounting worries that Indonesia could be next hot spot if coronavirus hits lower class
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/mounting-worries-that-indonesia-could-be-next-hot-spot-if-coronavirus-hits-lower-classIndonesia is a close neighbour of Australia and it claimed at one stage had no infection.
Unfortunately good time does not last, and it has confirmed 172 cases and five deaths due to the virus as of Tuesday (March 17).
It is concerning that these numbers are well below the actual cases due to under-detection. These reported numbers are from the middle class and up, who have travelled overseas, or in contact with people who have travelled overseas.
If infections reach the densely-populated areas, lower class or slums, there will be a spike in infections, and become unmanageable because most people in the streets say they don't know and don't care about coronavirus.
This is just the beginning for Indonesia. It is unimaginable how this can impact on Australia infection cases if the government does not take more stringent action to limit Australians travelling to Indonesia proper, not just Bali. They may become carriers upon their return.
Indonesia is going to be the next hot spot and the spread of the virus can exceed that of Italy and US.
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