Amid COVID-19 outbreak, should Indonesia enact lockdown?

Many have argued the need for a lockdown in Indonesia, although the impact of Covid-19 outbreak has hit the economic sector. Should Indonesia impose a lockdown?

According to media reports, Indonesian authorities have urged the citizen to avoid public gatherings as a precautionary measure against coronavirus. Source: AAP Image/EPA/DEDI SINUHAJI

Many have argued that a lockdown needs to be done in Indonesia - even without it the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak has hit the economic sector.

How does this virus affect Indonesia? What can be done without having a big impact on the country's economy?

Listen the full discussion with economist from Soegijapranata Catholic University, Dr Andreas Lako.

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