Indonesian authorities have tightened social restrictions in the capital, on the most populous island of Java and on the resort island of Bali in connection with a new outbreak of coronavirus caused by an omicron strain, The Straits Times reported, citing Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Panjaitan.

According to him, shopping centers, restaurants and cafes will again be able to receive no more than 60% of the maximum number of visitors, entertainment establishments - no more than 35%, mosques and churches - no more than 50%.

Currently, Luhut said, approximately 65% ​​of people hospitalized with coronavirus have a moderately severe illness and can continue treatment at home.

The daily increase in infected people in the country is approaching 40,000, although a month ago this figure was about 100-200 cases. Approximately 48% of Indonesians have been vaccinated against coronavirus.