The Bali Tourism Association has confirmed that the hotel occupancy rate on the island has dropped since the surge in Omicron cases. The Deputy Chief of Cultural Environmental and Public Relations from the Hotel and Restaurant Association, I Gusti Ngurah Rai Suryawijaya, confirmed that the occupancy rate of accommodation businesses in Bali has significantly dropped …
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Bali provincial government has confirmed that the number of Omicron cases has surpassed the number of Delta cases in 2021. Bali Governor I Wayan Koster confirmed that the daily new cases of Covid-19 from the Omicron variant had surpassed the number of Delta cases in 2021. According to the data, Covid transmission has been …
The central government has decided to increase movement restrictions as Covid-19 transmissions surge in Bali. The Maritime and Investment Ministry coordinator, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, confirmed that the Indonesian government has decided to implement partial lockdown level 3 in several provinces, including Bali. “We have decided to increase the partial lockdown from level 2 to level …
The Denpasar city government has decided to close down several public facilities and schools as Covid-19 transmission has significantly surged. The Vice Mayor of Denpasar, I Kadek Agus Arya Wibawa, confirmed that he has decided to close down several public facilities, including Lumintang Park, Puputan Park, Lumintang City Garden, and Janggan Park. He also called …
The central government has decided to reduce the quarantine time for fully-vaccinated international travelers to 5 days. During a virtual press conference, the Maritime and Investment Ministry coordinator, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, confirmed that the central government has decided to reduce the quarantine time for incoming international arrivals. This applies to both international visitors and Indonesian …
The central government plans to partner with international pharmaceutical companies to build a Covid-19 vaccine research center in Bali. Through the Coordinator of Maritime and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, the central government confirmed that Indonesia plans to build a Covid-19 vaccine research center in Bali. This will be done in cooperation with international pharmaceutical …
The headmaster of an elementary school in Karangasem tested positive with Covid-19 after receiving the vaccine booster. The Head of Karangasem Educational Youth and Sports, I Wayan Sutrisna, confirmed that the headmaster of a public elementary school in Karangasem was confirmed positive with Covid-19, two days after receiving the vaccine booster. “He tested positive with …
Two international tourists were allegedly tricked by authorities to extend their quarantine in Jakarta before going on vacation in Bali. The Tourism Minister, Sandiaga Salahudin Uno, confirmed that a family of two from Ukraine had filed a complaint. They sent an email to the tourism minister after allegedly being tricked by the officials at the …
Bali Vice Governor Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati (Cok Ace) has filed complaints regarding the current travel requirements to Bali senators. During a visit conducted by the Senators from Commission IX of the Bali House of Representatives at the Governor’s office on Thursday (27/1), Cok Ace filed several complaints concerning the current travel policies. Cok …
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has confirmed that the influx of domestic visitors during the holiday season has caused a surge in Covid-19 cases. During the Technical Coordination Meeting with the Minister of Home Affairs on Thursday (27/1), Koster admitted that the increase of domestic visitors during the year-end holiday season is the main contributor …
The Secretary of Bali Covid-19 Handling Task Force, I Made Rentin, announced that the quarantine facility on the island was reopened due to the surge in Covid-19 cases. “We agreed to reopen the quarantine facility in Bali during our last meeting,” Rentin said on Sunday (23/1). The Head of the Denpasar Covid-19 Handling Task Force, …
Five swab test samples from suspected Omicron patients in Jembrana will be transported to Jakarta. The Head of the Jembrana Health Agency, I Gusti Bagus Ketut Oka Parwata, confirmed that the swab test results of five suspected Omicron patients in Jembrana were transported to the Research and Development Department of the Indonesian Health Minister (Balitbangkes) …