Oxygen running out as Indonesia battles pandemic surge

Workers refill oxygen tanks to be distributed to various hospitals in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Workers refill oxygen tanks to be distributed to various hospitals in Yogyakarta, Indonesia Source: AAP

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Indonesia has expanded nationwide coronavirus restrictions as it battles its deadliest wave of infections yet.

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