COVID-19 outbreak in Indonesia
As you may well be aware, Indonesia is experiencing an outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Daily case numbers are rising quickly, hospitals are overflowing and there are already shortages of oxygen and medical supplies. Testing is primarily in major cities, are very low on a per-capita basis, and estimates are that Indonesia's rates of COVID-19 are up to 5 times the official numbers. This is deeply concerning, particularly in the rural areas where our partner organisations work - hospitals have very few resources compared to larger cities and many health clinics are only staffed occasionally. We're attempting to be flexible and responsive to our partners as some of them work with the local health department to provide accurate information to communities about how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and address symptoms. Your prayers for our Indonesian friends are coveted at this time, particularly as they deal with this outbreak as they continue to recover from the impact of Cyclone Seroja.
As you may well be aware, Indonesia is experiencing an outbreak of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Daily case numbers are rising quickly, hospitals are overflowing and there are already shortages of oxygen and medical supplies. Testing is primarily in major cities, are very low on a per-capita basis, and estimates are that Indonesia's rates of COVID-19 are up to 5 times the official numbers. This is deeply concerning, particularly in the rural areas where our partner organisations work - hospitals have very few resources compared to larger cities and many health clinics are only staffed occasionally. We're attempting to be flexible and responsive to our partners as some of them work with the local health department to provide accurate information to communities about how to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and address symptoms. Your prayers for our Indonesian friends are coveted at this time, particularly as they deal with this outbreak as they continue to recover from the impact of Cyclone Seroja.
Cylone Seroja Update
Cyclone Seroja caused widespread damage in Timor Leste and Eastern Indonesia where our partner organisations work. Our partners were heavily involved in the initial relief efforts, and we were able to support them through that thanks to the prompt and generous responses of our supporters. While the initial emergency relief efforts are now completed, our partners are working on assisting communities to restore their livelihoods and homes.
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Cyclone Seroja caused widespread damage in Timor Leste and Eastern Indonesia where our partner organisations work. Our partners were heavily involved in the initial relief efforts, and we were able to support them through that thanks to the prompt and generous responses of our supporters. While the initial emergency relief efforts are now completed, our partners are working on assisting communities to restore their livelihoods and homes.
You can sign up here for updates.
