Indonesia ’s hidden coronavirus cases threaten to overwhelm hospitals

The country already has the most deaths in south-east Asia, but research suggests the official 800 infections so far may only be 2% of the totalCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIt was just last month that Indonesia ’s coronavirus cases stood at zero, with officials fiercely rejecting suggestions that infections were spreading undetected.Weeks later, 78 fatalities have now been linked to the virus, the highest number in south-east Asia. Seven health workers are among those who have died.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Global development Coronavirus outbreak Indonesia Asia Pacific Science Infectious diseases Source Type: news