Indonesia on high alert as Covid-19 cases rise, installs thermal scanners at airports

The precautionary measures come after Indonesia's health ministry called for vigilance following a rise in cases in other South-east Asian countries. - ST

JAKARTA: Indonesia has begun to install thermal body scanners at several international entry points, including Jakarta’s main international airport and Batam’s ferry terminal, to screen arriving travellers for Covid-19 amid the surge of infections in the region.

The precautionary measure was taken after the country’s health ministry issued a circular on Dec 8 calling for vigilance following a rise in cases in a number of South-east Asian countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.