City
Epaper

Indonesia reports 518 new Covid-19 cases, 5 more deaths

By IANS | Updated: January 8, 2022 02:50 IST

Jakarta, Jan 8 Indonesia has confirmed 518 new Covid-19 cases, raising the country's tally of infections to 4,265,187, ...

Open in App

Jakarta, Jan 8 Indonesia has confirmed 518 new Covid-19 cases, raising the country's tally of infections to 4,265,187, according to the country's Health Ministry.

The ministry reported that the death toll from Covid-19 in the country rose by five to 144,121, while 214 more people recovered from the disease during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recoveries to 4,115,572, Xinhua news agency reported.

As the Indonesian government is accelerating its national vaccination programs to curb the spread of the virus, more than 168.81 million people have received their first doses of vaccines, while over 116.11 million have taken the second doses.

Indonesia started mass Covid-19 vaccinations in January last year.

Aiming to fully vaccinate 208.2 million people in the country, the Indonesian government has administered over 286.23 million doses, including the third booster jabs.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: JakartaindonesiaHealth MinistryXinhua
Open in App

Related Stories

InternationalBali Boat Accident: 4 Dead, 38 Missing After Ferry Carrying 65 Onboard Sinks in Indonesia

MumbaiMumbai Police Bust International Drug Racket; 21.55 Crore Worth of Hydro Ganja Seized, Two Indonesian Nationals Arrested

InternationalIndonesia: Airline Crew Suspended After iPhone Theft Traced to Their Hotel

InternationalMassive Volcanic Eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki in Indonesia Triggers Red Alert, Flights Cancelled

InternationalIndonesia's Bali to Ban Small Plastic Water Bottles to Curb Pollution, Check Details

Health Realted Stories

HealthTN issues advisory on Rabies prevention after dog bite deaths in Kerala

HealthCovid situation significantly improved in Manipur: Official

HealthNipah death reported in Kerala, 3 districts on alert

Health'Seeking clarity is not misinformation’: CM Siddaramaiah responds to Biocon chief on Covid vaccine row

HealthPuducherry will be TB free early compared to national goals: Lt Governor