Reimpose stricter curbs, govt urged

Worrying times: The rate of virus testing in Indonesia has dropped significantly following the peak of the Omicron-fuelled third wave in mid-February. — Reuters

The government is facing mounting calls by health experts and medical professionals to reimpose stricter curbs as the country continues to see a worrying increase in new Covid-19 infections.

Indonesia has recorded more than 1,000 new daily Covid-19 cases for the past eight consecutive days, and on Wednesday, authorities recorded almost 2,000 new cases, the highest since early April.