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Daily roundup: Covid-19: 2 Batam residents evade quarantine over fears of losing income - and other top stories today

Daily roundup: Covid-19: 2 Batam residents evade quarantine over fears of losing income - and other top stories today
Two from 15 Batam residents who are identified as closed contacts from a Singaporean who tested positive for Covid-19 refuse to be quarantined, one of whom escaped from the quarantine room in the Hajj Dormitory. The two Batam residents work as online motorcycle taxi drivers who are currently being chased by the Police. The Hajj Dormitory itself does not appear to have supervision from the security forces or its internal authorities, the door is open and everyone has access to the complex.
PHOTO: The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.

1. Covid-19: 2 Batam residents evade quarantine over fears of losing income

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