Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases

The total number of infections in Indonesia has risen to 2,491, a health ministry official Achmad Yurianto said. (AFP)

• Health official Achmad Yurianto said that 11 deaths had been recorded, taking the total to 209

JAKARTA: Indonesia on Monday confirmed 218 new coronavirus cases, the biggest daily jump since the first cases were announced a month ago, taking the total number of infections to 2,491, a Health Ministry official said.
Achmad Yurianto, the official, said that 11 deaths had been recorded, taking the total to 209, while 192 people had recovered.