MOFA: 2,305 Indonesian Citizens Abroad Infected by COVID-19

Jakarta, InfoPublik – As much as 2,305 Indonesian citizens abroad were infected with the COVID-19, as stated by Foreign Affairs Ministry (MOFA)’s twitter account @Kemlu_RI, on Saturday, 19 December.

"The total number of Indonesian citizens abroad tested positive with COVID-19 is 2,305: 1,584 recovered, 162 died, and 559 under treatment," MOFA said.

MOFA reported that there were 17 additional cases; Three people in South Korea, 13 people in the United Arab Emirates, and 1 person in Panama.

New cured cases were reported coming from Hungary and the United Arab Emirates. As of 19 December, the percentage of Indonesian citizens cured from COVID-19 abroad was recorded to be 68.7 percent.

Previously, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said the COVID-19 pandemic posed additional challenges for democracy.

"Some parties consider that the restrictions or lockdowns implemented during this pandemic are restricting individual freedom. However, this is not true," she said.

According to her, limited restrictions are needed to prevent the risk of reducing basic freedoms which must be respected and implemented.

Such restrictions must also be measured, so as not to completely diminish the people's right to freedom.

(Photo: MOFA)

Reporter/writer: Eko Budiono