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Jakarta Keeps Loose Social Distancing Measures as Cases Surge
- Indonesian capital extends some restrictions for two weeks
- Cases almost doubled after easing of partial lockdown rules
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Indonesia’s capital will remain under some social distancing rules for two more weeks after new coronavirus cases surged since the easing of a partial lockdown a month ago.
The transition period to completely exit a so-called large scale social distancing rules to contain the virus will be extended to July 30, Governor Anies Baswedan said in a message posted on YouTube Thursday. The city, which last month allowed offices, places of worship, restaurants and shopping malls to reopen in phases with some limits, was set to lift the remaining restrictions on Friday.