Brunei: 147 Indonesians flown home; health ministry says no new Covid-19 cases


Indonesian nationals queuing at the Departure Hall of the Brunei International Airport. - The Borneo Bulletin/Asian News Network

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Aug 11 (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Some 147 Indonesian nationals boarded the 7th special flight operated by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) last Sunday (Aug 9) to Surabaya, Indonesia.

The Indonesian Embassy in Brunei Darussalam assisted the repatriation of its citizens and embassy officials were present at the Brunei International Airport to provide each passenger with gloves, face mask and travel permit as well as a Health Alert Card issued by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia.

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