Indonesia reports record 2,069 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours; daily cases hit 45,203 on Tuesday (July 27)

A healthcare worker checks patients at a catholic church training center turned into a self-isolation shelter for coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 22, 2021. - AFP

Jakarta, July 27, 2021 (AFP): Indonesia reported a record 2,069 coronavirus (Covid-19) deaths in 24 hours Tuesday as it faces its deadliest Covid-19 surge since the pandemic began.

The grim tally was nearly 600 deaths higher than the previous day and topped last week's daily record of 1,566 deaths, the health ministry said.