Indonesian Military deployed for coronavirus fight due to surging cases

A soldier stands guard at Bundaran HI MRT station in Central Jakarta. The government has deployed Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police personnel to monitor the implementation of health protocols at 1,800 public facilities in four provinces and 25 regencies and cities. - The Jakarta Post/ANN

JAKARTA, Sept 22 (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The government has increased the deployment of police and military personnel to improve compliance with health protocols as the nation struggles to control the rising number of Covid-19 cases and deaths.

Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said the Indonesian Military and the National Police were joining forces to "get people to wear masks and maintain their distance", saying that higher compliance with health protocols would curb virus transmission.