Selangor Journal
Firefighters spray disinfectant using high pressure pump trucks to prevent the spread of Covid-19, on the main road in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 31, 2020. — Picture by REUTERS

Indonesia reports 367 new Covid-19 cases, 23 deaths

JAKARTA, May 6 — Indonesia has reported 367 new Covid-19 cases and 23 more fatalities, bringing the cumulative figures to 895 deaths and 12,438 positive cases.

The Indonesian government spokesman on Covid-19, Achmad Yurianto, said the new cases and 23 deaths were reported between noon yesterday and noon today.

Achmad said there were 26,932 patients under surveillance for Covid-19 while 2,317 cases have recovered so far.

Jakarta province has recorded the highest death toll at 414, followed by Jawa Timur with 123, Jawa Tengah with 90 and other provinces.

— Bernama

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