Indonesia to Bring 34 Million People Under Partial Lockdown
- Stringent social distancing rules cleared for second island
- Number of passengers in public transport, planes restricted
Commuters wearing face masks amid concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus walk at a train staiton in Bekasi, on April 15.
Photographer: REZAS/AFP via Getty Images
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Indonesia expanded a partial lockdown to more areas near Jakarta, the epicenter of the country’s coronavirus cases, as authorities stepped up efforts to restrict movement of people ahead of the nation’s biggest festive season next month.