Bali Covid-19 Update, May 2, 2021

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Unofficial still, but word is Singapore Air to Bali cancelled until further notice.

Bali Covid-19 Update, May 2, 2021:

As usual, lots of news to cover. This week the big stories have been problems with foreigners evading quarantine or violating Covid-19 protocols. In case you think I forgot about Indonesians not playing by the rules, there's news about a “mafia” at the airport and borders being secured to stop Mudik travelers from entering or leaving Bali. We're getting closer to July. How are the numbers looking? Singapore is still on schedule to land in Bali in a few days. And, of course, what is happening with the vaccine.

If you are already here or plan on coming soon, please don't forget to follow the rules, be polite even if you find some of the protocols burdensome, and remember to be kind to someone today. Also, don't forget to subscribe if you want notification on new videos about Bali, Singaraja, anthropology or my take on fun tech stuff to use in Bali. Thanks for viewing.

Time Stamp:
00:32 The Numbers
02:13 Vaccines Running Out Around Bali
03:47 Indonesia Receives 10 Million Doses of Vaccines
06:18 30% of Bali Hotels Decide To Shut Down During Travel Ban
08:37 Jembrana Postpones Plans To Start In-Person Learning
11:56 Case of Foreigners Using Forged Documents Handed Over to Prosecutors
16:44 Authorities Hunt For Foreigners Who Skipped 5-Day Quarantine
19:46 Investigation On “Mafias” Bypassing Covid-19 Quarantine Initiated
20:41 Covid Is The Best Time To Travel
23:29 New Policies Set For International Arrivals At Soetta Airport
25:41 Borders Are Being Secured In Preparation For Mudik
27:05 Face Painters Detained And To Be Deported
29:39 Kuta Targeting Entry Into Green Zone
31:37 Singapore Airlines Still On Schedule For May 4
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Sources:

Stok Vaksin di Jembrana Habis, Vaksinasi Dihentikan Sementara
https://bali.tribunnews.com/2021/04/30/stok-vaksin-di-jembrana-habis-vaksinasi-dihentikan-sementara

Target Kuta Badung Masuk Greenzone Corridor, Kapolsek Kuta Ajak Semua Pihak Bangkitkan Pariwisata
https://bali.tribunnews.com/2021/04/29/target-kuta-badung-masuk-greenzone-corridor-kapolsek-kuta-ajak-semua-pihak-bangkitkan-pariwisata

Indonesia Receives 10 Million Doses of Covid Vaccine in Four Days
https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-receives-10-million-doses-of-covid-vaccine-in-four-days

30 Persen Hotel di Bali Pilih Tutup Akibat Larangan Mudik Lebaran 
https://bali.bisnis.com/read/20210428/561/1387521/30-persen-hotel-di-bali-pilih-tutup-akibat-larangan-mudik-lebaran

Antisipasi Mudik, Polres Buleleng Bangun Pos Sekat di Pejarakan
https://bali.tribunnews.com/2021/04/30/antisipasi-mudik-polres-buleleng-bangun-pos-sekat-di-pejarakan

Investigation on 'Mafias' Bypassing Covid-19 Quarantine Initiated
https://en.tempo.co/read/1457428/investigation-on-mafias-bypassing-covid-19-quarantine-initiated

Satpol PP Buru WNA di Bali yang Viral karena Unggahan Masuk RI Tanpa Karantina
https://kumparan.com/kumparannews/satpol-pp-buru-wna-di-bali-yang-viral-karena-unggahan-masuk-ri-tanpa-karantina-1veEcIWN6m0/

Cerita WNA Karantina Covid-19 di Hotel PIK, Bebas Berenang dan Jalan Keliling Jakarta
https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/cerita-wna-karantina-covid-19-di-hotel-pik-bebas-berenang-dan-jalan-keliling-jakarta.html

Police Track Down Indians Escaping Covid-19 Quarantine on Arrival
https://en.tempo.co/read/1457416/police-track-down-indians-escaping-covid-19-quarantine-on-arrival

Dua Bule yang Palsukan Surat PCR Covid-19 di Bali Diserahkan ke JPU Kejari Karangasem
https://www.merdeka.com/peristiwa/dua-bule-yang-palsukan-surat-pcr-covid-19-di-bali-diserahkan-ke-jpu-kejari-karangasem.html

Bali Officials May Penalize Grocery Store For Being Tricked By Expat With Painted Face Mask
https://thebalisun.com/bali-officials-threatened-to-penalize-grocery-store-for-getting-tricked-by-expat-who-painted-mask-on-her-face/

Deportasi Bule Lukis Masker di Bali Menunggu Tiket Penerbangan
https://news.detik.com/berita/d-5552195/deportasi-bule-lukis-masker-di-bali-menunggu-tiket-penerbangan

‘COVID is the best time to travel’
https://coconuts.co/bali/news/covid-is-the-best-time-to-travel-foreign-tourists-show-off-ease-to-visit-bali-thanks-to-loose-quarantine-enforcement/

COVID-19 Task Force Sets New Policy for International Arrivals at Soetta Airport
https://en.tempo.co/read/1458130/covid-19-task-force-sets-new-policy-for-international-arrivals-at-soetta-airport
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Facebook Pages of Interest
Jackie Pomeroy's
‎Bali Covid-19 Update
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BaliCovid/about

Law and Regulations in Indonesia
https://www.facebook.com/groups/400734003434772/
Ditjen Imigrasi
https://www.facebook.com/DitjenImigrasi/posts/1783083848506108
Buleleng News from the official government website
http://bulelengkab.go.id/berita