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Indonesia closely monitors COVID-19 situation

Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said on December 18 that the COVID-19 situation remains under control, ensuring safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Indonesia closely monitors COVID-19 situation ảnh 1At Ngurah Raiinternational airport in Indonesia (Photo: AFP)
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said on December 18 that theCOVID-19 situation remains under control, ensuring safety during the Christmasand New Year celebrations.

He said relevant authorities are closely monitoring the COVID-19situation and will provide recommendations in the event of complexdevelopments.

To ensure health and prevent the spread of the disease, peopleneed to take preventive measures such as wearing masks, maintaining hygiene,and limiting large gatherings, he said.

According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, 216 new COVID-19cases were reported on December 17, along with 128 recoveries and one death.

Indonesia and many countries worldwide have recently witnessed asurge in COVID-19 cases, mostly due to the emergence of the new variant namedJN.1./.
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