Indonesia's five-day Covid-19 quarantine rule too risky: Experts


Passengers are seen at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, in July 2020. - JP

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): Amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases globally and growing concerns of more transmissible coronavirus variants, doubts have been raised as to whether Indonesia's quarantine policy would be sufficient in protecting the country from these threats.

Current rules require international traveLlers to quarantine for five days upon arriving in Indonesia, but travel from India is now an exception due to the country's world record-breaking daily coronavirus cases.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Indonesia , quarantine , rule , risky , five-day

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Oil prices stabilise, Middle East tensions remain in focus
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
Japan issues strongest warning yet on readiness to intervene in currency market
South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works
Tawau gold dispute: Masidi sure Land and Survey dept will take appropriate action
Sales promoter get 10 years jail for splashing hot water on a man with Down Syndrome
Rosmah's solar hybrid appeal fixed for hearing in October
The main reason for visiting Angkor is still the mystery that surrounds it
FBM KLCI extends rebound
Here’s how to file your income tax returns online with LHDN, deadline May 15

Others Also Read