Indonesia's COVID-19 Death Toll is the Second Highest in Asia
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As of March 16, 2022, the COVID-19 death toll in Indonesia reached 152,745. This represents an increase of 308 deaths compared to the previous day.
This total places Indonesia second in Asia for the highest number of COVID-19 deaths. India remains in the top position with the highest death toll in Asia, having been the epicenter of the Delta variant outbreak last year.
India's COVID-19 death toll stands at 516,103, an increase of 98 deaths from the previous day.
Iran is in third place with 139,180 deaths, an increase of 117 from the previous day. Turkey follows with 96,735 deaths, and the Philippines with 57,625 deaths.
Due to the rising death toll, the public is urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination aims to reduce illness and death from COVID-19.
Furthermore, the public is encouraged to curb the spread of the virus by diligently following the 3M protocol: wearing masks, washing hands, and maintaining physical distance.
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