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As it has killed more than 7,000 people and infected more than 179,000 worldwide, it seems that our battle with the coronavirus, or COVID-19

View this email in your browser As it has killed more than 7,000 people and infected more than 179,000 worldwide, it seems that our battle with the coronavirus, or COVID-19, is going to last for a while. As of this morning, Indonesia has reported 172 cases and 7 deaths, with the majority of cases happening in DKI Jakarta. Experts have predicted by learning from what has been done in China, the virus may abate in about two months only if cities can be consistent in applying social distancing and lockdowns to slow down infection. For this same reason and to tackle economic slowdown, President Joko Widodo has urged Indonesians to work from home for those who can. In response to that, most of Jakarta's companies have resorted to work from home at least for the next 2 weeks, the What's New Indonesia office. The city has also suspended schools and exams for equal time, and are encouraged to resort to remote learning. It is agreed that this is the best way to help reducing the rapid speed of the virus. The Indonesian Ministry's of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) has also announced new policies in response to the outbreak, which includes exemption for short-stay visits, visa-on-arrival and diplomatic visa-free facilities, and the new travel restrictions, which will all come into effect on Friday. Though we know this is a tough time and will take a lot of getting used to, I believe that these measures are more than necessary. While you're at home, take the time to connect with your loved ones, staying safe, and protect the elderly, as they are the most vulnerable to the virus' fatality. For more ideas, here are some that we think could be helpful for you while you're at home. Until next time, please stay safe and be virus-free. Cheers, Jessica Januarty Chief Operating Officers www.WhatsNewIndonesia.com EVENTS & DEALS IN JAKARTA Outback Steakhouse Delivery Service Drink & Finish Up the week at Liberta Hotel Borobudur Jakarta F & B Promotion Enjoy Dining Menu at Mercure Jakarta Batavia Sate 1 meter & wine by Bottle at Harum Manis Restaurant Dutch Take Over and Javense Food Festival at Pullman Jakarta Central Park  More Events & Deals Here EVENTS & DEALS IN BALI Lazy Grazing Sunday Brunch at COMO Beach Club Exhibition Themed "Motherland" at Santrian Art Gallery Retox And Recharge At The Anvaya Beach Resort Bali 'Your Artotel' Attractive Promotions Throughout The Month Of March At Artotel Sanur – Bali More Events & Deals Here EVENTS & DEALS IN BANDUNG  Culinary Weekend Journey At Mason Pine Hotel The Trans Luxury Hotel's 8th Anniversary Celebration Yum Cha Delights At Infinite Lounge And Resto, Crowne Plaza Bandung Memorable Time In The Holy Month Of Ramadan At Hotel De Paviljoen Bandung More Events & Deals Here WHAT'S NEW INDONESIA ULTIMATE GUIDE Banks for Expat in Indonesia Best Coworking Spaces in Surabaya Restaurants in Jakarta with Delivery Service Mr. Patrick Beck – General Manager at Ciputra World Hotel Surabaya The Festive Lunch Package and Pizza Selection at Swiss-Belresort Dago Heritage Profile: Theodorus Immanuel Setyo, Executive Chef of Padma Hotel Bandung EXPLORE – THE GREAT ASIA AFRICA BANDUNG - The Great Asia Africa is a cultural education tour where you can experience and study the cultures of Asia Africa countries such as India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Africa, Thailand, and Africa. Check on our YouTube Channel: What's New Indonesia Copyright © 2020 PT. INFO MEDIA KREATIF, All rights reserved. You received this email because you have opt-in to www.WhatsNewIndonesia.com website or our social medias or attend in our partners events. DON'T REPORT ABUSE ON US but please kindly just contact us at info@whatsnewindonesia.com if you would like us to take you off the list. It took ages to micro-manage and clean our thousands database and all we want is to make happy news for all of us. Thank you and we will appreciated for your cooperation ;) What's New Indonesia Team For Advertising Contact jessica@whatsnewindonesia.com Our mailing address is: PT. INFO MEDIA KREATIF Perkantoran Buncit Mas Lt. 4 Blok D.1 Jl. Mampang Prapatan Raya No. 108 Jakarta Selatan 12790 Indonesia Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.