What we know about the dangerous COVID-19 Delta variant
The Delta (B.1.617.2) coronavirus variant originally discovered in India last December has now become the most dominant — and worrisome — strain of the coronavirus circulating globally. The most transmissible variant yet, Delta is roughly twice as contagious as the original COVID strain, and as much as 60 percent more contagious than the Alpha (U.K./B.1.1.7) […]
Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and how will Covid affect them?
The Olympic Games are considered to be the world’s most prestigious sports competition, with more than 200 nations participating. However, this year’s Olympic Games, which are being hosted by Japan, are facing complications due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. In late July, approximately 11,000 athletes and 4,000 athletic support staff will gather for more than […]
Challenges of Home Learning During a Pandemic Through the Eyes of a Student
Country leaders across the globe have launched a crisis response to mitigate the adverse impact of the pandemic on education. Due to the education system has faced an unprecedented health crisis (i.e., COVID-19 pandemic) that has shaken up its foundation. This response includes, but is not limited to, curriculum revisions, provision for technological resources and […]
Washing COVID-19 Away, Benefits and Safety of Nasal Saline Irrigations
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has ignited interest in viral transmission and prevention owing to the significant morbidity and mortality associated with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Investigations into SARS-CoV-2 pathophysiology suggest that, similar to other viral upper respiratory infections, infection occurs primarily in the nasal and nasopharyngeal mucosa with high […]
What a Foreigner Must Do to Get Vaccinated in Bali?
Indonesia will require all foreign nationals traveling to Indonesia to be fully vaccinated, tested negative for Covid-19, and agree to enter an eight-day quarantine, the government said in a statement on Sunday. For your insight, you may want to know the types of Covid-19 vaccines currently available, including those used for vaccination in Indonesia (including Bali). There are five types […]
Guidance of Comfort COVID-19 Self Isolation at Home
Isolation is used to separate people infected with COVID-19 from those who are not infected. People who are in isolation should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others. At home, anyone sick or infected should separate from others, stay in a specific “sick room” or area, and use a separate bathroom (if […]
Guidance of Comfort COVID-19 Self Isolation at Home
Isolation is used to separate people infected with COVID-19 from those who are not infected. People who are in isolation should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others. At home, anyone sick or infected should separate from others, stay in a specific “sick room” or area, and use a separate bathroom (if […]
For Covid-19 testing, only PCR Test Results Accepted for Air Travelers Visiting Bali
On March 26, 2021, the Indonesian COVID-19 Task Force issued Circular No. 12/ 2021 on domestic travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The circular was issued to clarify the COVID-19 testing requirements for domestic travelling, specifically which tests are needed to be able to travel and what are required to travel to specific areas. In regards to this […]
Bali’s International Flights for Tourism Reopening All but Delayed
No direct flights to Bali yet. All international flights must transit to Jakarta first and do isolation for 5 days then you are eligible to visit Bali. PLEASE WEAR MASK ALL THE TIME, follow all the regulations & health protocols from the governments. All visits to Bali (either Domestic or International) must have PCR test […]
The Great Kings of Balinese Kingdoms and Their Inheritance
This is a brief description of the Bali Kingdoms, Along with the history of the king who led and his historical legacy. The Kingdom of Bali was a series of Hindu–Buddhist kingdoms that once ruled some parts of the volcanic island of Bali, in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia. With a history of native Balinese kingship spanning from the early 10th to early 20th centuries, Balinese kingdoms […]
