Indonesian President Joko Widodo gives a press statement about COVID-19 at the Bogor presidential palace, West Java. (Photo: Antara)Hanoi (VNA) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo on March 31 declared anational public health emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic and announcedmeasures to help people with lower incomes.
The measures included expanding social welfare, food assistance and givingelectricity tariff discounts and waivers, he said.
Besides, the country is set to release about 30,000 prisoners early in order toavoid a possible surge in coronavirus infections in its overcrowded prisons.
On the same day, the General Elections Commission (KPU) decided to postpone theregional elections slated for September as an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19to rural areas.
As of March 30, Indonesia reported 1,414 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection,including 122 deaths./.
The measures included expanding social welfare, food assistance and givingelectricity tariff discounts and waivers, he said.
Besides, the country is set to release about 30,000 prisoners early in order toavoid a possible surge in coronavirus infections in its overcrowded prisons.
On the same day, the General Elections Commission (KPU) decided to postpone theregional elections slated for September as an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19to rural areas.
As of March 30, Indonesia reported 1,414 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection,including 122 deaths./.
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