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COVID-19 situation in Indonesia: Efforts and challenges
More than a year has passed since the emergence of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, Indonesia still tussles to flatten the curve. To curb the infection rate, the Government of Indonesia passed public health policies to increase its healthcare system capacity and Indonesians’ awareness about COVID-19. However, existing health disparities between its regions, funding and political concern, and misinformation continue to hinder the effectiveness of these policies. This paper aims to provide a critical commentary on the current efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges facing it’s in responses in Indonesia.