21 January 2021 - As the Covid statistic doesn’t show good progress after weeks of Social Restriction in Java and Bali, the government decided to extend PPKM for another two weeks starts from 25 January 2021. Covid-19 cases in Bali continue to increase. The number of new infections on Wednesday (20/1) was the highest record, with 494 cases. Several hospitals on the island were reported running out of isolation rooms. For example, in Bangli General Hospital (RSU), their isolation rooms have been fully occupied since a few days ago, so the hospital must temporarily utilize other rooms for Covid patients. Full article: https://bali.com/news/corona-updates/covid-19-update-the-government-extends-the-social-restriction-for-another-two-weeks/ #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

20 January 2021- As a part of the tradition, during every Nyepi eve Balinese always do Ogoh-Ogoh parade. Unfortunately, as the numbers of Covid-19 cases in Bali are still high, the parade will be negated just like last year. Other religious activities may still be allowed with strict health protocols. Full article: https://bali.com/news/corona-updates/ogoh-ogoh-parade-cancelled-nyepi-2021-melasti-tawur-ceremonies-follow-strict-health-protocols/ #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

Indonesia leader, Joko Widodo had taken the first jab of Sinovac vaccine yesterday (13/1). Meanwhile, The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, received the vaccine in Bali Mandara Hospital earlier today around 9:30 am. At least 14 Bali officials are scheduled to receive Covid-19 immunisation today. Bali is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases. Bali’s latest Covid-19 statistic per Wednesday (13/1), 268 new infections, making total cases on 20.255. Recent recoveries at 121, in total 17.727 with six recent death was reported, in total 579. In Tabanan, the local task force have penalised 508 offenders. Mostly for not wearing a mask in public area. Full article: https://bit.ly/38HIUSk #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

Good news, Indonesia Food and Drug Administration (POM) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approval for Sinovac Vaccine and Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) also has released a halal certification for the vaccine on Monday (11/1). The third batch of Sinovac vaccines arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in West Java at 12:20 pm. So in total, 15 million doses of vaccine raw material has arrived in Indonesia. Some of the appointed hospitals in Regions like Jembrana reported high occupancy rates for beds and isolation rooms. At the moment, the hospital has attempted to increase capacity by utilizing other rooms temporarily. Meanwhile, Civil-Service Police (Sat Pol-PP) on duty found several cafes in South Kuta area operating beyond the suggested working hours. The authority advised them to close the business immediately, and if they are caught for doing the same violations fine will be given in the future. Full article: https://bit.ly/38GiTml #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

International Travel Restriction to Bali – Indonesia is Extended to 28 January 12 January 2020 - To prevent the spread of the new variant of Covid-19 discovered in the UK last month; the central government has put all international flights to Indonesia on hold for the first two weeks of January 2021. After considering the country’s current situation with many spikes of new daily cases in several regions, yesterday (11/1), the authority decided to extend the travel restriction for another two weeks. “The government has increased restrictions on community activities between 11 to 25 January, but before that, the President agreed to extend the prohibition of foreigners entering Indonesia. So now it is extended for another 14 more days (until 28 January),” said the Chairman of the Committee for Handling Covid-19 and National Economic Recovery Airlangga Hartarto during a press conference in Jakarta (11/1). Full article: https://bali.com/news/corona-updates/international-travel-restriction-to-bali-indonesia-is-extended-to-28-january/ #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

Bali Covid-19 Update: More Vaccines Arrived, New Governor Circular Letter and Violations of Health Protocols by Expatriates Bali received the second batch of 20.000 packages Covid-19 vaccine made by Sinovac on Thursday (7/1). In total, Bali has received 51,000 vaccines of Covid-19 this month. The social restrictions program (PPKM) starts today, some regions will be affected. Meanwhile, Bali authority has received many complaints on how many expatriates or ‘bule’ behaving in Canggu and Pererenan during this pandemic situation. The head of Badung Public Civil Service, I Gusti Agung Ketut Suryanegara explained that foreigners mostly do the violations. “Around 80%, 120 of the 150 people who were caught during our operation were foreigners,” said Suryanegara (7/1). Full article: https://bit.ly/35sy2Wh #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

New Surge of National Covid-19 Cases, Java-Bali Social Restriction Applied Soon 7 January 2020 - Indonesia recorded a new record for the highest Covid-19 daily cases on Wednesday (6/1). There were 8,854 people reported to be infected, which push the total number 788.402 nationwide. The fatality rate was also increasing, 187 deaths and the cumulative death toll reached 23,296 people (three percent). The central government needs to make another serious steps to anticipate a worse situation that might occur in the future. Social restrictions and limiting public activities are still seen as an effective option to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto informed that another regulation on public activities, especially in Java-Bali, would soon be enforced from 11 to 25 January 2020. See what will be affected on: https://bali.com/news/corona-updates/new-surge-of-national-covid-19-cases-java-bali-social-restriction-applied-psbb/ #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

Bali Received the First Batch of 31.000 Covid-19 Vaccines 5 January 2021 - As promised by the Central Government of Indonesia, Bali has been prioritized as one of the first regions to receive Covid-19 in the country once available. The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, welcomed the first batch vaccine’s arrival at 00.33 Bali Time, Tuesday (5/1/2021) accompanied by the Bali Police Chief Officer and Bali commander National Army. PT. Bio Farma, located in Bandung, West Java, appointed pharmaceutical companies to mass-produce the Covid-19 vaccine in the country has sent 31 thousand vaccines to Bali. The vaccine is currently stored in Bali Health Service’s cold room before being distributed to all regions in the island. Health workers will surely to receive this first batch of vaccination program. “The recipients of the first phase of vaccination is health workers working in the frontline, estimated around 30,320 people. Distribution to cities and districts will be managed by the central POM (National Agency of Drug and Food Control) and will be carried out by the Health Office,” said Koster. Full article: https://bali.com/news/corona-updates/bali-has-received-the-first-batch-of-31-000-covid-19-vaccines/ #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

More than 100,000 Domestic Travellers Visited Bali during Christmas – New Year Holiday 4 January 2021 - The holiday is over, most of the offices and schools in Indonesia start their first day in 2021, today. Although Bali authority has enacted strict entry requirements at Bali Airport by making it compulsory for the visitors to have a negative result of PCR – Swab Test, which is very expensive. Still, it doesn’t seem to work on changing many people’s intention to spend year-end holidays at the island of gods. Ngurah Rai International Airport recorded increasing domestic tourists’ arrivals during the Christmas and New Year 2021 holidays to 96,987 people from 18 to 31 December 2020. The peak of this year holiday season was on 24 December, with 10.327 numbers of arrivals. The number of tourists coming through Sea Port at Gilimanuk has decreased by 90% compared to year-end holiday period in 2019. There are only about 21,000 of domestic travellers passengers during the holiday season. Full article: https://bali.com/news/corona-updates/more-than-100000-domestic-travellers-visited-bali-during-christmas-new-year-holiday/ #bali #indonesia #balidotcom #baliguide #baliupdate #balinews #covid19bali #coronavirusbali #ubud #amed #lovina #nusalembongan #nusaceningan #nusapenida #canggu #kuta #seminyak #womantraveler #yogabali #worldtraveler #tabanan #balivillas #balivisaagent #balisurf #explorebali #balitemples #balilife #balibeachclub #nusadua

Sunset at #legian. Amazing colours today. Pic without filter. #bali #sunset #balisunset #balidotcom #indonesiaaja #indonesia #wonderfulindonesia #nofilter