Foreign Affairs Ministry: 1,877 Indonesians Abroad Infected by Coronavirus

Jakarta, InfoPublik - Foreign Affairs Ministry (MOFA) reported five Indonesians in two countries suffered COVID-19. It made the total number of Indonesians  infected by the coronavirus reached 1,877.

It was stated by MOFA's official twitter account @Kemlu_RI on Sunday, 15 November.

Three Indonesians that were confirmed positive COVID-19 were being treated in Kuwait. Meanwhile, two people were under treatment in Jordan. The three Indonesians in Kuwait were then declared cured.

The total number of Indonesians abroad suffered COVID-19 was 1,877 in 68 countries. The number included 1,351 cured, 155 died, and 371 under treatment.

The cure percentage reached 72 percent, the same with previous day. The highest number came from Saudi Arabia and followed by Malaysia and Qatar.

Earlier, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi said COVID-19 vaccine development by Sinovac will be completed in January 2021. The schedule is in line with Indonesia's vaccination plan.

The government is conducting two approaches—short and long terms—to fulfill the needs of vaccine, she said. For the short term, the government has create cooperation with a number of countries, including with a Chinese company, Sinovac Biotech Ltd.

The Sinovac vaccine is currently in the final clinical trial stage. The result will show the efficacy of the vaccine to create immunity against the virus.

"Hopefully, the report on Sinovac third clinical trial will be available in January," said Minister Retno.

Whereas, for the long term, the government will be producing Indonesia's own vaccine named the red and white vaccine. (Photo: Foreign Affairs Ministry, Writer: Eko Budiono, Editor: Isma, Translator: Filmon Leonard Warouw)