Indonesia braces up for Covid-19 surge after long Aidilfitri holidays as people return to work on Tuesday (May 2)

JAKARTA, April 30 (Xinhua): Indonesia is getting ready for a surge in Covid-19 cases, particularly for new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, after a high mobility of people during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday.

The country's Health Ministry said on Thursday that people were advised to wear masks for activities indoors and in public places, particularly those who found themselves with flu, and follow health protocols again. Previously in May last year, the government lifted the face mask mandate in open spaces.