Bali authorities have been forced to impose stricter measures on anyone entering the popular holiday island, as cases of COVID-19 increase.
The holiday island – along with other parts of Indonesia – has seen a significant spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases since attempting to resurrect some form of tourism traffic on the island.
Since opening to domestic tourism, Bali has seen a serious spike in COVID-19 cases. Picture: SONNY TUMBELAKA / AFP.According to the Jakarta Post, co-ordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said authorities will implement the new measures over two weeks, meaning anyone entering the island will be required to undergo strict testing.
Bali announced they will not be opening to foreign tourists again this year, due to coronavirus concerns. Authorities had earlier announced overseas visitors would be allowed into the island from mid-September.
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