Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections

The country reported 3,963 new cases on Sept 16, to bring the total to 228,993 infections. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

JAKARTA (REUTERS) - Indonesia reported its biggest daily rise in coronavirus infections with 3,963 new cases on Wednesday (Sept 16), data from the country's Health Ministry showed.

Indonesia has now reported 228,993 infections.

The data included 135 new Covid-19 related deaths, taking the total to 9,100, the biggest death toll in South-east Asia.

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