The document received by Kompas also contains a collection of photos of sick pigs with clinical symptoms of FMD. From the photos, it can be seen that the pig under study had sores in the foot and mouth.

Of the six Merah Putih candidate vaccines being developed in the country, the vaccine from Uniair and PT Biotis has shown the most progress.

Tightened checks will also be imposed on the Ketapang-Gilimanuk sea route connecting Ketapang in Banyuwangi, East Java, and Gilimanuk in Bali from 14 to 20 July.

East Java recorded its highest daily caseload on Monday (12/7) with 2,742 confirmed cases, as well as 35,000 violations of the PPKM Darurat.

The issue of vaccine independence arose amid the ongoing tragedy in India, where a second, deadlier wave of COVID-29 has not only paralyzed the local health system but also frightened many other countries.

The emergence of new, more virulent variants of SARS-CoV-2 in the country must be anticipated. The government is imposing sanctions on citizens who refuse to be vaccinated.

The Religious Affairs Ministry and the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) are urging people to celebrate Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice)