Indonesia's Covid-19 Death Rate Above Global Average, Affecting Over 47,000 People
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According to Worldometer data, as of 8:31 AM WIB on May 10, 2021, Indonesia's COVID-19 death toll remained above the global average. The disease claimed 47,012 lives, equivalent to 2.7% of total cases. Globally, COVID-19 deaths reached 3.3 million, or 2.1% of 158.96 million cases.
Indonesia ranked 17th globally with the highest death toll, just below South Africa, which lost 54,735 lives to the coronavirus.
The government continues to urge the public to frequently wash their hands with soap and running water. Adherence to mask usage and social distancing are also key to suppressing the spread of COVID-19. Everyone is urged to reduce mobility and avoid crowds.
[Read: Indonesia's COVID-19 Cases Reach 1.7 Million, Ranking 18th Globally (Monday, May 10, 2021)]
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