Fears Grew of a Surge in Coronavirus Cases from Protests against New Jobs Law
Fears grew of a surge in coronavirus cases from the protests, which were held against a polarising new jobs law passed earlier this week as infection rates are rising in many areas.
Activists gather during a nationwide strike against a controversial new law which critics fear will favour investors at the expense of labour rights and the environment, in Surabaya on October 8, 2020.
JAKARTA, Oct 9 -- Fears grew of a surge in coronavirus cases from the protests, which are being held as infection rates are rising in many areas. Indonesia\'s confirmed deaths rose Thursday to 11,580, the highest number in Southeast Asia.
National COVID-19 task force spokesperson Wiku Adisasmito expressed concern about “potential spreaders” in the crowds of protesters across the country, especially in Jakarta, the center of Indonesia’s outbreak.