Indonesia

Weekly death toll in French nursing homes doubles to 73 – latest updates

Covid-19 has now killed over 439,000 people worldwide since the outbreak started in China last year, according to tracking websites. Here are the developments for June 16:

WHO says over 100 cases in new Beijing Covid-19 outbreak – latest updates

Covid-19 has killed more than 437,000 people worldwide since the outbreak started in China last year, according to tracking websites. Here are the developments for June 15:

Indonesian capital's reopening triggers concerns of second wave

Indonesia has one of the lowest rates of coronavirus testing in the world, with roughly 1,000 tests per million people, according to government figures.

As some Asian countries reopen, risk of virus spread grows

While European countries, including hard-hit Italy and Spain, gradually returning to normal life, WHO warns the pandemic is worsening globally. Despite the success of China and New Zealand, some Asian countries still struggle to control the outbreak.

Indonesia minister slammed for 'virus is like your wife' remarks

Women's groups and social media users slammed the apparent joke by security minister Mohammad Mahfud MD, who made the comments during an online address to a local university earlier this week.

In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid amid curfews, lockdowns

Many countries have closed mosques to the public, making it impossible for worshippers to hold the traditional congregational prayers that are part of Eid al Fitr celebrations.

UK to put int'l arrivals in 14-day quarantine from June 8 – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected more than five million people, with over 334,000 deaths. Here are coronavirus-related updates for May 22:

Will the pandemic herald the end of Big Tech’s tax-free ride?

Cash-strapped governments are leaning toward a new regulatory regime in the wake of pandemic relief efforts.

UK has second highest number of Covid-19 deaths globally – latest updates

The global coronavirus pandemic has affected almost 5 million people, with around 320,000 deaths. Here are more coronavirus-related updates for May 19:

Facebook apologises for role in 2018 Sri Lanka unrest

The riots in early 2018 erupted as anti-Muslim anger was whipped up on social media, forcing the Sri Lankan government to impose a state of emergency and block access to Facebook.

Indonesians in Aceh pray at mosque but bring their own rugs

The Aceh Ulema Council has allowed daily mass prayers as long as they follow previously announced health protocols, such as wearing masks and bringing their own prayer rugs.

More than 2,200 Indonesians died with coronavirus symptoms - Reuters data

Indonesia has one of the lowest testing rates in the world and some epidemiologists say that has made it harder to get an accurate picture of the extent of infections in the world's fourth most populous country.