Indonesia's coronavirus crisis is far worse than being officially reported and the government's response is "in tatters", the country's doctors association warned Friday as the death toll climbed to 87.
The world's fourth-most populous country only reported its first confirmed infection this month but by Thursday, that had ballooned to over 1,000.
Indonesia's 87 confirmed coronavirus deaths are the highest toll in Southeast Asia, with public health and diplomatic officials warning that its weak health system is being rapidly overwhelmed.
"The government's plans are in tatters and they appear to be avoiding a lockdown," said Indonesian Doctors' Association spokesman Halik Malik.
"Our health system is not as strong as other countries."
"The health care system in Indonesia will soon be overwhelmed. The ultimate number of fatalities will be very high."
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