(Not Quite) Back to Square One

View this email in your browser Hello, Here we are (again); as the Covid-19 cases continues to surge, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has decided to reimpose the large-scale social restriction (PSBB) after previously easing it since June 4th.  Essential businesses may continue to operate, but offices must return to working from home, starting this week. The PSBB was deemed most necessary considering Jakarta's healthcare sector that is now almost at full capacity, 77 percent for isolation rooms, and 83 percent for ICU.  Some of the restrictions, however, are more relaxed than the one imposed in April, when all places of worship had to be closed, malls and markets were allowed to open only for essential daily needs and nonessential companies had to get an Industrial Ministry permit to operate, the Jakarta Post reports.  The PSBB will last for two weeks until Sept. 28, and most likely to be extended, especially if the number of cases is not going down. Jakarta's satellite cities, on the other hand, including Bogor, Depok, and Bekasi that falls under West Java jurisdiction, are set to implement a 'micro-scale social restriction' or PSBM, which refers to limiting activities of smaller communities or areas that are considered as red zones (semi-lockdown). In these areas, the authorities would patrol the area to discourage and disperse people who gather, and business activities—even essential ones— are limited to only 6 pm. Bali also is limiting activities in certain tourist attractions, including beaches, and other public places that have been linked to a surge in Covid-19 cases, as reported by merdeka.com The island, however, is still open for domestic tourists. For many of us, this might seem like a setback. But unfortunately, it is a necessary setback. It is a harsh reminder of how prudent we need to be to #stayathome when we can, maintain physical distance, and to always wear face covering. Stay safe and stay home! Cheers, Jessica Januarty Chief Operating Officer Jessica@whatsnewindonesia.com CHECK OUT THIS NEW ARTICLES THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DESERTS IN INDONESIA WHERE TO BUY MOONCAKE IN JAKARTA JAKARTA LOCAL SHOPS FOR READY-TO-EAT MEAL DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 SWAB & RAPID TEST SERVICES IN JAKARTA ONLINE GROCERY STORES IN BALI BEST VILLAS IN BANDUNG PROMO & DEALS ACCOR, CIMB NIAGA AND MASTERCARD INTRODUCE 'CIMB NIAGA ALL ACCOR LIVE LIMITLESS' CREDIT CARDS MOONCAKE BY RAFFLES JAKARTA INTIWHIZ HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT CELEBRATES NATIONAL CUSTOMER DAY WITH SPECIAL PROMO TURKUAZ DELIVERY AND TAKE AWAY EVOLUTION RESTAURANT AND BAR COMES WITH DOUBLE INNOVATIONS BRUNCH INFINITO SPECIAL VENDEMMIA AT PREGO AFFORDABLE WEDDING BALLROOM PACKAGE AT FAVEHOTEL HYPER SQUARE WEEKEND BUFFET DINNER BY MARRIOTT YOGYAKARTA SPECIAL FEATURES This month, at GoWork Coworking Space start working comfortably and keep your team on their toes. Find convenient and safe office spaces starting from 700K/month in Surabaya and Bali.⁣ More info check out https://shor.by/GoWork What's New Indonesia YouTube Channel Subscribe to WhatsNewIndonesia.com YouTube Channel to get the most updated video content platform for everything related to the archipelago of 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.