JAKARTA: Indonesia passed the 2 million mark in coronavirus cases after a record in new infections on Monday, as authorities announced a tightening of restrictions to contain the spread in the world’s fourth most populous country.
Indonesia has been grappling with a spike in coronavirus cases this month and reported 14,536 new infections on Monday, taking its total to 2,004,445, among the highest case numbers in Asia.
It also recorded 294 new deaths, taking total fatalities to 54,956.
The tighter regulations will apply for two weeks in 29 “red zones” nationwide where infection rates are high, with religious activities at houses of worship suspended…
